Job Description
Uses food production knowledge to follow standardized recipes and prepare a variety of menu items to include specialty items. Works to assist the line cooks and production cooks in short order cook, preparing made-to-order grill items as directed. The lead cook will need to help supervisor daily activities in the kitchen and retail line in the café to ensure that meal prep are completed for the week. The lead cook will also perform set-ups, arrangement, and follow up activities for catered events. Performs a variety of assigned duties in Food and Nutrition Service to provide customers with quality service in accordance with the mission, vision and values of the organization.
- Maintain consistent, high quality food
- Ensure all products are rotated first-in, first out philosophy
- Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation
- Maintain a safe, secure work environment according to company standards
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas
- Utilize proper food handling techniques
- Ability to identify and safely use all kitchen equipment
- Ability to apply basic knife skills
- Maintain solid knowledge of menu items and recipes for each station worked
- Ability to work all stations (grill, pantry, fry, pizza, prep and expo)
- Read, measure and execute recipes
- Identify and inform leadership of any problems on a station
- Work rapidly and accurately
- Ensure proper stocking of assigned station
- Handle dishes carefully to prevent breakage and loss
- Operate and clean dishwasher
- Clean and sanitize pots, pans, utensils and other kitchen equipment
- Report any damages, maintenance problems or safety hazards to the Leadership
- Organize and restock areas for next shift
- Clean spills in kitchen and work areas immediately
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Hours would be 40 hours a week
- Rotating Holidays and weekends
About Touchette Regional Hospital
Serving the Community Since 1958
The best neighbors are the ones who are there for you throughout your life. The ones who stand beside you when the unexpected happens, who hold your hand in your time of need, and celebrate with you when you welcome a new family member home.
At Touchette Regional Hospital in Centreville, this sense of community doesn’t stop at our front door. It’s felt in every department and by every staff member - because we are your neighbors. Many of us grew up here, live here and are dedicated to helping our neighbors like you be as healthy as can be!
That means offering personalized care at every visit. We listen to you, engage you and support you in whatever means possible. It also means expanding our award-winning services and upgrading our facility to better serve your healthcare needs, regardless of your ability to pay.
60 Years of Dedication.
Touchette has served area residents since 1958 when we opened our doors as Centreville Township Hospital to offer accessible, affordable healthcare to all. We continue to break down the barriers that stand in the way of the quality, compassionate care everyone deserves. Today, we proudly serve the Metro East communities of Alorton, Cahokia, Centreville, East St. Louis, Washington Park, and the surrounding region.
Touchette is a general acute care hospital offering a full line of services for every stage of life, including our Women’s & Newborn’s Center, expanded Emergency Department, new Behavioral & Wellness Center, and extensive Physical Therapy services. We also offer wellness and education programs, senior housing, Home Health Care, and our Medical Specialists to extend care into the community.
Our Difference and Our Commitment
Touchette has always strived to make a difference in the lives of the people and the communities we serve. We are committed to:
- Services that offer the community benefits of a medical system which provides comprehensive services.
- Treating every person with respect and dignity; delivering services in a convenient and courteous manner.
- Continuously improving to build a strong and healthier future for the communities in which we live and work.
Our employees, physicians, and volunteers work together to create a welcoming environment with a focus on your care. We hope our service exceeds your expectations and that we continue to be your choice for care in the future!