Part Time Recipe Development Jobs in Chicago, IL

Various Shifts. 4:30a-1:00, 6:00-2:30, 7:00-3:30, 9:00-5:30, 11:00-7:30

Rotating weekends and holidays as assigned.

Pay Range:

Major Responsibilities:
Responsible for ensuring that the hot menu items are correctly prepared according to the standardized recipes
1)Follows standardized recipes to ensure good quality and adequate quantities of food for all dietary meal programs.
2)Documents food temperatures prior to each service.
3)Assists with new product testing, recipe development and revision of recipes
4)Provides informational input into recipe standardization and creative production food.
Adherence to strict deadlines regarding food production for each area of service.
1)Checks tally for items to be prepared for breakfast, lunch and dinner patient trays
2)Refers to catering requests for hot production items required for special events
3)Prepares all items as needed for service areas.
Ensures adequate supplies are prepared and available for department needs
1)Obtains supplies needed from storeroom, refrigerators, and freezer
Maintains a safe sanitary work area meeting Board of Health regulations.
1)Ensure that all food is stored covered and dated and that leftovers are utilized.
2)Cleans and sanitizes work area including tables, minor equipment, stove, ovens and walk-in refrigerators
3)Dates and rotates all food items to ensure proper utilization and rotation
4)Attends area and department meetings and inservices
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Education/Experience Required:
High school diploma. One to two years experience in preparing quantity food items.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Good communication skills. Able to interpret and follow recipes. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Working knowledge of kitchen equipment.
Sanitation Certified
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Able to access high and low areas. Able to maneuver heavy objects up to 75 pounds. Exposure to hazardous materials and conditions. Able to meet time constraints in a fast - paced environment. Able to perform cleaning tasks. Able to communicate with others. Able to safely use kitchen equipment (gas, electric, and steam)
This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available. Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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