Cook - Elbow Lake (83954)

Paycom - ATS; Elbow Lake (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

HSA/FSA & 401k

EAP program

Life & disability

Voluntary coverage

Pet insurance

ID theft protection

Legal services

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare is seeking a cook at Elbow Lake Medical Center in Elbow Lake, MN. The position requires preparing meats, vegetables, soups, sauces, baked goods, salads, etc. for patients and cafeteria customers, with a focus on safety and nutrition.

The role involves early AM shifts with possible PM shifts until 7:30pm, cross-training, and a 72-hour biweekly schedule. Benefits are included as listed by the employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in healthcare or institutional cooking preferred.
• Basic food preparation skills required.
• Must handle food in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Must adjust to changing production needs and work with a variety of people for extended periods.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.
• Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meats, vegetables, soups, sauces, vegetables, baked goods, salads, etc. to ensure quality, safety and nutritive value.
• Produce meals for patients, cafeteria customers, and special functions in a positive environment.
• Collaborate with cafeteria staff and production staff to maintain high quality service.
• Complete work procedures and priorities within the allotted time frame.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Flexible schedule

Team collaboration

Pre-employment screening

On-site attendance

Healthcare cooking experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Elbow Lake Medical Center - ELBOW LAKE, MN 56531, Position Type: 72 Hours Biweekly, Salary Range: $18.48 - $24.85 Hourly, Job Category: Food Service, The purpose of this position is to prepare meats, vegetables, soups, sauces, vegetables, baked goods, salads, etc. which are of good quality, safe, and nutritious for regular and modified diets. This position reports to the Food Service Coordinator. Each cook works cooperatively with other cooking positions, cafeteria staff, and production staff in providing high quality food for patients, cafeteria customers, and special functions in a positive environment. The incumbent completes the work procedures and priorities within the imposed time frame.

Hours/Shifts

72 hours biweekly, primarily early AM shifts with ability to work PM shifts until 7:30pm as needed. Willingness to be cross trained to other positions to assist as needed. Weekday shifts and weekend/holiday rotation.

Compensation

Wage Range: $18.48 - $24.85/hour. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Benefit Offerings

Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs.

• medical and dental coverage
• HSA, FSA and 401k plans
• EAP, life and disability coverage
• voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage
• pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services

For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.

EEOC

Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

• Education/Special Skills: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in healthcare or institutional cooking preferred.
• Must have basic food preparation skills.
• Must be able to handle food in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Must be able to adjust to changing production needs and work closely with a variety of people for extended periods of time.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.
• Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.