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Kirby Medical Center
Monticello, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2026
Description:

Job Title: Cook

Location: Monticello, Illinois

Department: Food Services

Position Type: Full Time 40 hours

Schedule: Varying 8- or 10-hour shifts ranging from 5am to 6:45pm. Rotating (between 5 total cooks) Weekends and Holidays (12-hour shifts 6am-6:45pm) The schedule is put out four weeks at a time.

Salary Range: $18.20-$22.75

# of Openings: 1

Job Summary:

Kirby Medical Center is looking for a Cook to join our team. In this role, you will be able to teach and build the culinary skills of your current production staff (cooks, cold food prep, and food service techs) and maintain a well-trained and driven team that produces high-quality food.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Able to set up an action station daily that demonstrates your culinary talent, creativity, and customer service skills.
  • All knife skills and all cutting techniques.
  • Recipe editing, costing and forecasting capabilities.
  • Team player, team builder, and team leader.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program preferred.
  • Certified Food Protection Personnel preferred
  • ServSafe or Food Safety Manger certification required
  • Allergen certification required
  • Food Handler certification required

Benefits:

  • 40 hours PTO effective date of hire
  • Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance effective date of hire
  • Generous 401(k) match effective after 90 days
  • $100 uniform stipend annually
  • Shift differential pay eligible
  • Quality/Goal incentive annually
  • Free Wellness Program

Kirby Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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