What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook I position at Advocate Health?
Major Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring that the menu items are correctly prepared according to the standardized recipes and attractively presented
- Maintain a safe sanitary work area meeting Board of Health regulations
- Assist trayline position
- Inventory and stocks supplies to ensure adequate quantities are available for the needs of the area
- Support trayline and cafeteria operations as assigned.
Education/Experience Required:
- * High School or Equivalent. * 6 mon-1yr experience in preparing quantity food items preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- * Good communication skills. * Able to interpret and follow recipes.
- N/A
Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:
- * Able to operate kitchen equipment. * Able to access high and low areas. * Able to maneuver heavy objects up to 50 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.
- 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.