STAFF COOK

Riverside Healthcare•Kankakee, IL

8d•$19 - $23

About The Position

The Staff Cook at Riverside Healthcare is responsible for preparing high-quality meals in a high-volume kitchen environment. This role requires following recipes and production standards, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, and ensuring food safety. The Staff Cook must be able to work independently, lift heavy items, and adapt to varying hours as needed. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of experience in a high-volume kitchen environment required.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare food service experience is a plus.
Illinois Foodservice Sanitation license preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook food according to recipes and production standards to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area during and after food preparation.
Order supplies or retrieve products from freezers and storerooms as needed.
Adhere to safe and sanitary handling of food and supplies, following IDPH and departmental standards.
Prepare food to meet temperature standards and comply with IDPH regulations.
Utilize chemicals and protective equipment safely and effectively.
Follow production/prep sheets for daily menus and specials.
Physical ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and work flexible hours.
Familiarity with using protective equipment and chemicals safely.
Assist with additional kitchen tasks as required.
Support other team members during peak times or special events.

Benefits

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.
Our Total Rewards package includes:
Compensation
Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:
Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work