Cook

Sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls is seeking a Cook to support our hospital kitchen operations. You will follow HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitation standards, and prepare items per recipes while coordinating with the chef and staff.

Responsibilities include expediting orders, ensuring food safety, attending staff meetings, and supporting banquet events as needed. This role requires flexibility to work various shifts and holidays.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in culinary arts with 2+ years experience, or equivalent.
• Serv Safe certification may be required within a designated time frame.

Responsibilities

• Learns and maintains standards in food production and quality.
• Maintains sanitation, expedites orders, and assists with banquet functions.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Education

Associates Culinary Degree & 2+ yrs exp

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Compensation:

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

The Cook is responsible for certain duties including, but not limited to, maintaining standards in food production and quality, practicing excellent operational sanitation, preparing items in accordance with established recipes, incorporating safe practices into daily work, communicating repair needs with chef, maintaining a professional relationship with fellow associates, and attending staff meetings.

Job Description

• Learns and maintains standards in food production and quality. Complies with Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines for food service. Expedites orders in a timely manner. Practices excellent operational sanitation. Executes scheduled banquet functions. Maintains a professional relationship with fellow associates. Helps reduce loss/waste. Communicates equipment repair needs with chef. Actively participates in training efforts. Incorporates safe work practices in job performance. Maintains quality control standards. Cleans and sanitizes work areas.
• Attends staff meetings. Checks and dates all deliveries received and report any variances to chef in charge. Verifies that all coolers are at the proper temperatures and are cleaned on a daily basis. Processes inventory requisition and receives supplies as necessary for quality production. Prepares the proper amount of food according to production or forecast sheets and production plans. Prepares items in accordance with established recipes for a consistent product. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day. Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Associates Culinary Degree and 2 years of Culinary Experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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