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City of Hope Careers

Together,
Let's Turn Hope
Into Reality.

Cook

Job Details

Job Ref:
JR-14325

Location:
Zion, IL 60099

Category:
Food Services

Job Type:
Full-time

Pay Rate:
$17.51 - $22.56 per hour

Cook

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

Hours: Mon - Fri 11am - 7:30pm with rotational weekends

*Must have an active IL Food handlers permit

The Cook is responsible for preparing quality, nutritious, attractive, and appealing food and beverage products for customers and patients under specialized care. The Cook ensures alignment with the organization's established Food and Dietetic nutritional guidelines, complies with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards, and completes other daily tasks assigned by leadership.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred  

  • Culinary Arts education preferred

Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in Food and Beverage/Hospitality/High-volume hospital cafeteria setting, preferred

License/ Certification/ Permit: 

  • Currently dated Food Handler’s Permit from County/State Health Department in which you reside if required by the state (Required in AZ). ServeSafe Preferred

  • Certification from an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) food handler training accredited program or obtained within 30 days of employment (Required in IL). ServeSafe preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Strong customer services skills

  • Ability to work well on a team

  • Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office suite

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational and time management skillsAbility to be flexible, adapting to changing conditions in a fast-paced environment

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information

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