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Food Service Cook, Full Time, Day Shift, weekends

Rochelle Community Hospital
$18.51 - $25.43 - Pay Based On Experience, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, Shift Premiums, Health, Vision and Dental Insurance (eligible 1st of month after hire date), Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance, 401(k) Plan + Company Match, F
United States, Illinois, Rochelle
900 North 2nd Street (Show on map)
Sep 30, 2025
About Us Located 25 miles south of Rockford and 75 miles west of Chicago, Rochelle Community Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Rochelle community for over a century. As a critical-access hospital, our staff provides state-of-the-art emergency care, diagnostic testing, home healthcare resources, rehabilitation, occupational health, inpatient care, and surgery, as well as a variety of other outpatient services. At Rochelle Community Hospital, quality care isn't just our job, it's our passion. We strive not only to deliver the highest quality and value to our patients, but also to our physicians and staff. As a member of our team, you can expect to work alongside our team of highly trained staff and administrators as we set out to create a higher standard of healthcare for our community. Application Process ALL RESUMES AND APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ILLINOISJOBNETWORK.COM TO BE CONSIDERED. Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Rochelle Community Hospital is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position. No sponsorships available. POSITION SUMMARY The cook on duty performs clerical responsibilities related to patient care, including printing the diet list from the computer, editing patient menus, and preparing the patient snack list. Under limited supervision provides communications between Food Service and other patient departments. In the absence of the Food Service Manager, supervises all other Food Service personnel. Prepares all hot food items including some salads and desserts, and is responsible for the final patient tray assembly. Duties may vary to meet the requirement of the Food Service department activities. Position will have occasional shift of 11am - 730pm Education Preferred Level: High School Diploma or GED. Any equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered. Food service sanitation certification is required. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Must have general knowledge of computer use for e-mail and testing. Experience Knowledge of food preparation and operations of Food Service equipment is desirable. A working knowledge of special and restricted diets will be helpful in assuring the proper operation of the Food Service Department. The ability to communicate effectively with other personnel. Work Environment The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Hazards are typical of institutional kitchens (hot cooking surfaces, sharp objects, electrical equipment, and extreme temperatures are frequently encountered). On occasion, lift up to 50 pounds of miscellaneous food items. Constant kneeling, stooping, bending, twisting and occasional need to lift patients Medium Lifting, generally lifting not more than 50 lbs. maximum with assistance, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Requires a great deal of walking, standing, and bending to floor level approximately 80% of the time while on duty. Must be able to reach shelves at least 6 feet high, reach work areas of 4 feet wide, and work on work surfaces 3 feet high. Annual Requirements Participate in annual OSHA training. Attend continuing education seminars as required. Comply with employee health requirements. Comply with hospital mandatory in-service training. Complete annual HIPPA training. Complete tray-passing training provided by nursing staff (AIDET).