Cook

Position Title: Cook - Dietary Department
Full Time
Rotating Shift
Compensation: $16.60hr starting (union contract)
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

About Us
Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric hospital, your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care.

As part of Saint Anthony Hospital's commitment to providing the highest quality health care, we will be building a new state-of-the-art hospital to serve as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus. Learn more at focalpointchicago.org.

Position Summary

Prepares, handles, cooks, stores food and supplies for patients, cafeteria, Physicians' Dining Room, and catering functions. This position does not provide direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food for patients, the cafeteria, Doctors' Dining Room, and catering events.
• Coordinates cooking schedules for the efficient delivery of food.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, instructions or directions on batch cooking, and garnishing.
• You can prioritize tasks to meet volume changes and department needs.
• Provides directions to servers regarding portion size.
• Stores and handles food items according to HACCP standards.
• Sets up patients' serving line.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area throughout the work shift.
• Assists in monitoring and evaluating the quality and temperature of foods through a taste and temperature panel.

Work Experience:

1 to 3 years of experience.

Position Qualifications:

• Cooking experience
• Use of cooking utensils and equipment
• Speaks and reads English
• Ability to read and follow recipes
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  **Coverage begins on new hires on the first day**
• Employer matching retirement plans
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Free parking
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights:

• Community Hospital with Modern Technology: Work in an environment that blends advanced tools with a mission-driven, community-focused approach.
• Competitive Salaries: Earn a strong, market'aligned compensation package.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a soon-to-come transformation as we transition into a new, next generation healthcare campus.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a close-knit team that values communication, teamwork, and mutual support.
• Professional Growth: Build your skills in an organization that invests in its people and encourages continuous development.
• Meaningful Work: Serve a diverse patient population and make a real impact on their health journey.
• Recognition: We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and a respected teaching hospital shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.