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Cook

UW Health SwedishAmerican
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026
Job Description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, full-time. Day/Evening shift, 11:00am-7:30pm, every other weekend rotation. You will work at the UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital.

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

Annual wellness reimbursement

Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

Strong shared governance structure

Commitment to employee voice

Work Experience

  • At least one year experience in quantity food preparation. Required

Licenses & Certifications

  • Must have current State of Illinois Food Sanitation certification or obtain within 6 months of hire. If no valid license is in place prior to hire, Serve Safe Food Handler certification required to be completed within 30 days of hire. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

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