Cook

Sanford International; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Cook to maintain standards in food production and quality, follow HACCP guidelines, and support banquet functions. The role requires an Associates Culinary Degree and 2 years of culinary experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Serv Safe may be required.

This on-site position offers union compensation and opportunities to contribute to safe, high-quality meals for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Associates Culinary Degree and 2 years of Culinary Experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame.

Responsibilities

• Learns and maintains standards in food production and quality.
• Complies with 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.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Education

Associates Culinary Degree

2 years Culinary Experience

Serv Safe certification (may be required)

Job description

Summary

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

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 reports 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.

EEO/AA Employer

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

About Sanford Health

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

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. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.