This position comes with a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

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The Cook I – West Region reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Supports the Food and Nutrition Team by preparing food and meal items in a safe and sanitary manner.

Responsibilities:

• Measures, mixes, and prepares ingredients according to approved recipes.
• Demonstrates basic knife skills (chopping, slicing, dicing, paring).
• Prepares and presents café, patient, and catering menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Prepares and presents salad bar and ingredients to standards, as necessary.
• Maintains product levels, appearance, and cleanliness of work areas and service stations.
• Observes infection control and HACCP practices at all times.
• Maintains kitchen/station in a safe and organized manner.
• Serves food that is flavorful and appealing.
• Only changes ingredients or seasonings when directed by chef or culinary leader.
• Consults with manager regarding handling of any leftovers.
• Other duties may be assigned by managers or supervisors due to operational needs.

Qualifications:

• Required:
• High School diploma or equivalent; or in lieu of high school diploma/GED, must have a minimum of 1 year relevant experience in any of the following: cooking, production, or food service.
• Successful completion of Food Handler certification within 180 days of hire.
• Preferred:
• Six months healthcare cooking experience.
• Completion of some culinary schooling.
• Basic knowledge of special diets.

Equal Opportunity:

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Current employees and former employees that have terminated in the last year are not eligible for a sign-on bonus.

• $1,000 sign-on bonus.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in cooking, production, or food service.
• Successful completion of Food Handler certification within 180 days of hire.
• Six months healthcare cooking experience (preferred).
• Completion of some culinary schooling (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of special diets (preferred).