Cook - FT - Varies

sanford; Villisca (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Continuing education

Daily pay access

Benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health in Villisca, IA is hiring a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients, residents, staff and visitors. You will follow menus, ensure food quality, and maintain sanitation across the kitchen and serving areas.

Role requires basic math, reading/writing, and teamwork. On-the-job training is provided; night/weekend differentials and advancement opportunities are offered with a robust benefits package and daily access to earnings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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.
• Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame.
• BLS may be required depending upon location requirements.
• Valid Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble baked goods, cook, season and portion food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors.
• Follow menu and dietary requirements and maintain sanitation.
• Operate equipment such as mixers, slicers, kettles, ovens and more.
• Document HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and team members.
• Maintain labeling and storage of food and equipment.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Serv Safe certification

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

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $15.50 - $23.50

$3,000 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.

At Villisca, 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)

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

The Cook 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. The Cook 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.

The Cook works with many internal customers, requiring above average communication as well as excellent team work skills.

The Cook 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. The Cook documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes to assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus. The Cook 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.

The Cook possesses ability to work independently when necessary. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. The Cook exhibits understanding of basic math to appropriately measure alongside displaying proficiency in reading and understanding recipes. The Cook demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the facility.

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.

EEO Statement

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

Accommodation Contact

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