Cook - Bemidji Medical Center - FT

10000 Sanford; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford is seeking a hospital kitchen professional to prepare, assemble and cook foods for patients, staff and visitors in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include adhering to HACCP guidelines, maintaining sanitation, labeling and storing food and equipment, and collaborating with diverse internal teams to ensure high-quality meals and safe food handling.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in cooking large quantities or restaurant cooking.
• Strong working knowledge of cooking principles, use of standardized recipes, food safety and sanitation principles.
• Possess a current Minnesota Food Managers Certificate or obtain within six months of hire into position.
• A valid driver's license may be required, depending on department/facility.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minnesota Food Managers Certificate

Job description

Position Details

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation: Salary Range: $20.03 - $27.03

Union Position: Yes

Department Details Summary: Prepares, assemble baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients, 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, 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 graduate or equivalent is preferred.
• Two years experience in cooking large quantities or restaurant cooking.
• Strong working knowledge of cooking principles, use of standardize recipes, food safety and sanitation principles.
• Possess a current Minnesota Food Managers Certificate or obtain within six months of hire into position.
• A valid driver's license may be required, depending on department/facility.

EEO/AA Statement

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