Prep Cook

Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives.

 Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity and social justice.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive, and culturally competent environment.
• Access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Contribute to groundbreaking health initiatives and research.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
  • BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
  • BCBS Dental

• • BCBS Vision
• Paid Time Off:
  • 3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
  • 12 accrued sick days per year
  •  10 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
  • PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
• 401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days 
• Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
• Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
• 50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses

Pay: $19.91/hour

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collaborates with the Youth Food Program Manager to meet the daily operational goals.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with the BYC staff, volunteers, and program participants to ensure timely and coordinated service.
• Executes the daily prep list, which changes based on the menu and operational needs.
• Follows standardized recipes and directions to ensure consistent food quality.
• Sets up, maintains, and breaks down service stations before and after every meal service.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen and utensils in compliance with the City of Chicago health guidelines.
• Stocks incoming food deliveries and organizes food storage areas to maintain cleanliness and inventory rotation.
• Maintains records in compliance with HACCP including cooking, holding and cooling temperatures per City of Chicago health code requirements.
• Performs related work and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma, or equivalent required.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in kitchen operations, including food preparation and cooking, required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES (K/S/A)

• Functional and proficient knowledge and practice of various models of integrated care.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of equity, inclusion and diversity concepts, and that they are broader than just race, ethnicity, and gender.
• Knowledge of health disparities, substance use and domestic violence issues, especially within LGBTQ community.
• Demonstrated self-awareness, in terms of understanding their own culture, identity, biases, prejudices, power, privilege and stereotypes.
• Ability to document effectively in an electronic health record environment.
• Ability to work affirmatively with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and HIV positive patients.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

• Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.  
• Requires ability to use computers, telephones and other office equipment.  
• Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time.  
• May require occasional bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.  
• May require periodic travel. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Howard Brown are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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