Cook - As Needed - Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford; International Falls (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous night and weekend shift difer

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is seeking a kitchen/food service professional to prepare and serve meals for patients and staff. You will follow HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitation, and work with teammates to ensure quality food service in a hospital setting.

High school diploma preferred; on-the-job training provided; Serv Safe may be required depending on location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions; basic math.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Serv Safe may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, assemble baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff and visitors.
• Adheres to food quality standards and HACCP guidelines to prepare, store and serve food.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment and supplies; ensures sanitation.
• Communicates effectively with teammates and other departments; demonstrates good teamwork.
• Stands for long periods and works in a dynamic hospital kitchen environment.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

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: Salary Range: $19.25 - $23.50

Union Position: No

Department Details

At Good Samaritan, International Falls, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

What's in it for you:

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials


• Advancement opportunities


• Various education assistance programs


• Continuing education


• Direct access to your earnings daily


• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Shift Details:

• Hours vary 7:00 am - 7:00 pm


• One weekend per month required

** Valid Driver's License in good standing required.

** Must be 18 years old.

Summary

Prepares, assemble baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility, preparing and serving food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements.

Job Description

Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation. Performs washing and cleaning duties to insure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas. Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. Prepares and provides the highest quality and safest food possible to patients/residents, co-workers, team members and guests. Works with many internal customers, requiring above average communication as well as excellent team work skills. Displays ability to cook, function and thrive in a dynamic and changing culinary environment. Follows standardized recipes and Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines to prepare, store and use food and food products. Documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes to assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus. Operates equipment such as, but not limited to, mixers, slicers, kettles, combination ovens, food grinders, food processors, ovens, stovetops, induction burners, grills, deep fat fryers, knives, dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators and freezers. Possesses ability to work independently when necessary. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. Exhibits understanding of basic math to appropriately measure alongside displaying proficiency in reading and understanding recipes. Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Possesses ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions. Ability to perform basic math. Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred. On-the-job training will be provided.

Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame. Additional endorsements to Serv Safe may be required depending on location. Fulfill annual continuing education requirements of the department and facility including departmental meetings, safety education and mandatory in-services.

Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending on location requirements.

Depending on location, may be required to drive. Valid Driver's License may be required.

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

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].