Cook

HSM Management; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

HSM Management in Winona, Minnesota is hiring Cooks to take on essential kitchen responsibilities. This role requires preparing and cooking various foods for residents and ensuring compliance with health standards.

Cooks must possess a high school diploma or GED and have two years of experience in the healthcare field. The ideal candidate must be compassionate, flexible, and thrive in a teamwork-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED or at least two years of relevant experience.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
• Must maintain high standards while caring for residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of foods for residents, employees, and visitors.
• Plan cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules.
• Direct food service staff in absence of supervisors.

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Teamwork

Communication in English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years of experience in healthcare or related field

Job description

Job Description for Cooks

DEPARTMENT: Food Service

REPORTS TO: Food Service Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The essential functions of the job for a Cook requires:

• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED or at least two (2) years of experience in the healthcare field and/or related industry.
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours; on weekends, as well as holidays, to the extent necessary. On-call status is a function of the job and employee understands, agrees to, and acknowledges that schedule flexibility is for the betterment of the residents and that the Cook will make themselves available, as needed, to ensure proper staffing levels.
• In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loved ones.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods for residents, employees and visitors.
• He/she prepares food according to recipes and plans cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules. In addition, the Cook performs related duties and cleaning duties, as assigned.
• Directs other food service employees in the absence of the Food Service Director and the Assistant Food Service Director.
• Handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations;