Cook - FT Days - Bethany

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous shift differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health in Brainerd, MN is hiring a LTC Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients, residents, staff and visitors. You will follow recipes, HACCP guidelines and quality standards while maintaining cleanliness in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires basic math and the ability to read and follow directions; Serv Safe may be required and driving may be needed depending on location. A High school diploma or equivalent is preferred, with on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to read, write and follow oral and written directions; basic math skills.
• Serv Safe may be required within a designated time frame; BLS may be required depending on location; driving may be required.

Responsibilities

• The long term care cook prepares, assembles baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff and visitors.
• Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation; follows HACCP guidelines.
• Documents HACCP steps and temperatures to ensure safety while following daily production sheets.
• Operates food preparation equipment and maintains sanitation in cooking and serving areas.
• Works with internal customers and demonstrates strong communication and teamwork.

Skills

Read & write

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

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

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Compensation

Salary Range: $19.25 - $23.50

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus!

Union Position

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

Good Samaritan - Bethany

Good Samaritan - Bethany is a 79-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility located in Brainerd, Minnesota, in an area known as "The Heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area".

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)

Position Details

Position includes up to every-other weekend and every-other holiday.

Typical work shifts are 5:15am-1:45pm, 6:30am-3pm or 7am-3:30pm. Position will also occasionally cover 9:30am-7pm cook shift for vacation coverage.

Serv-Safe certification required within four months of hire.

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 upon 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 upon location requirements.

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

Summary

The long term care(LTC) Cook 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 upon 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 upon 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].