Cook II (Rotating Shifts) - Serious Applicants Only

Are you passionate about preparing quality meals that make a difference? Join St. Bernard Hospital, a mission-driven healthcare provider serving Chicago’s Englewood community for over 100 years. We’re seeking a skilled and dependable Cook II to support our food services team in delivering safe, nutritious, and well-presented meals to patients, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in large-scale food production
• Healthcare large scale food preparation experience. (preferred)
• Certificate in food preparation (preferred)
• City of Chicago/State Sanitation certificate (preferred)

Responsibility Highlights

• Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellent, quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved.
• Ability to work all kitchen area cooking equipment.
• Follow sanitary regulations governing preparation and handling of food.
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality; maintain accuracy of calculated diets; and avoid food waste.
• Prepare patients, cafeteria, and special event food items using production sheets.
• Determine amount and type of food and supplies required.
• Ensure availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
• Prepare breakfast and lunch main entrees.
• Prepare all dinner items.
• Perform pre-preparation tasks as needed.
• Store food properly and safely.
• Report necessary equipment repairs and maintenance to supervisor.
• Adhere to department policies and procedures to assure the safety and sanitation of self, work area, and food items.
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation.

A Roman Catholic facility founded by the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph and sponsored by Catholic Health International, St. Bernard Hospital aspires to live in the healing mission of Christ within the South Side community of Chicago. This mission calls us to care for the sick and promote the health of the residents in the community while witnessing the Christian values of respect, dignity, caring and compassion for all persons. In all matters, St. Bernard Hospital will show a special sensitivity to the culture of the people we serve and the unique needs of the poor and powerless.