Cook

Cook

Full Time Support

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is a home to over 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged.

Misericordia offers a continuum of care to meet residents’ diverse needs and aspires for each individual to live as independently as possible in the highest level of community integration feasible. At Misericordia, we value our employees' fostering opportunities for growth and development, generous benefits, competitive pay and a supportive work environment. Misericordia employees contribute to the mission and the community with their presence and focus on making residents lives a life worth living.

Misericordia is looking to hire an experienced Cook with a passion to contribute to our mission by preparing food that is appealing in presentation and taste, while meeting the dietary needs of our residents.

Responsibilities:

1. To prepare and serve food which is properly prepared, free of contamination, having proper texture, good taste, pleasant visible appeal and meets all time temperature regulations.

2. Follow the menu and recipes as listed in the kitchen for that day and check for preparation of the next day’s menu.

3. Keep accurate records of food temperatures on a meal-by-meal basis.

4. Clean and sanitize work area and equipment as needed.

5. Make sure special tray lists are followed as written. Keep lists updated and organized.

6. Sees that the Food Service Director and Maintenance is notified of non-functioning equipment immediately.

7. Bring all food supplies that are needed for the day up to the kitchen.

8. Help with preparing or cooking for special events.

9. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the refrigerator and freezer, making sure food is properly labeled and organized.

10. Perform other tasks assigned by the Food Service Director.

Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of equipment to be used in food service.

2. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

3. Must have 6 months experience as a cook or a chef

4. Line cook experience preferred

5. Ability to work alone and cooperatively with others.

6. Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate, or be able to obtain within 6 months

7. High School Diploma or GED

8. Must complete an application on our website

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: AM shift with some flexibility, must be available to work weekends

Salary: $22.00 an hour plus benefits

Benefits:

PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Bonus, Health, Dental and Vision for full-time & part-time employees, 401K with 2% match, Paid Jury Duty, ADP self-service portal, Training and Professional Development opportunities, Recognition and Appreciation Initiatives

Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.