Why Us?

For over 100 years, West Suburban Medical Center has supported generations of families in the Oak Park and surrounding areas. Our kind, caring hospital staff have a passion to heal and make a difference in our community. We understand that our employees are the heart of our facility. If you are looking for a family atmosphere, a company committed to professional growth and a culture that embraces our five core values of Quality. Innovation. Service. Integrity. Transparency.

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PRIMARY JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or GED or 1-2 years comparable experience
2. "2" years previous high volume institutional cooking required -- EXPERIENCE IN HEALTHCARE MEAL PREPARTION HIGHLY PREFERRED
3. Must be able to work from recipes
4. Basic math skills required
5. Strong organizational skills
6. Ability to read write and speak English.
7. Ability to work under time constraints
8. Certified in Food Service Sanitation by the State of Illinois and City of Chicago.

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PRIMARY JOB OVERIVEW

1. Demonstrates the WMH Customer Service Values, which are key in providing quality service to patients and customers.
2. Prepares high quality food that is also visually appealing -
3. Prepares hot food by following the appropriate recipes and using the correct portion size.
4. Follows production records to determine the proper amount to be prepared. Fills out production records at the end of the shift.
5. Utilizes perishables by FIFO inventory method.
6. Participates in patient tray line by assembling trays in a timely and efficient manner. Pays close attention to plate appearance and food temperatures.
7. Prepares food a timely basis to be ready for use during the required meal period. Pre-preparation of food are done for the next days meals as appropriate.
8. Follows the board of health and JACHO guidelines for safe handling of food and equipment. Uses proper sanitizing techniques after cleaning equipment.
9. Maintains food at proper holding temperatures. Always wears proper hair covering and keeps hands clean at all times.
10. Keeps work area clean and orderly throughout the shift and at the end of shift. Puts food away according to HAACP guidelines.
11. Demonstrates responsibility for own professional practice and growth by ensuring knowledge and skills are maintained and enhanced. Supports and maintains current knowledge of organizational and unit policies and procedures.

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West Suburban Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. ****