Cook (full-time)

Sauk Prairie Healthcare; Town of Prairie du Sac (WI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance options

Flexible paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Free parking

Job summary

Sauk Prairie Healthcare is seeking a Cook responsible for preparing meals for patients, employees, visitors and mobile meals. You will follow approved menus, ensure nutritional and aesthetic quality, and maintain high food-safety standards in a busy hospital setting.

duties include training culinary aides, leading meal service, and assisting with inventory and catering for events. 1–2 years in food prep is preferred and ServSafe Manager Certification is required within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 1–2 years in food prep/related role; leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and plate meals for patients, staff, visitors and events.
• Follow approved menus, recipes and food safety guidelines.
• Order supplies, assist with inventory and reduce waste.
• Train and guide culinary aides; lead daily planning and tasks.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

Title: Cook FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Schedule: Four (4) 10-hour days; Two (2) 5 AM - 3:30 PM shifts and two (2) 9:15am-7:45pm shifts Holiday Rotation: Rotating Weekend Rotation: Every other On Call Requirements: None

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepare quality meals for clients and customers including patients, employees, visitors and mobile meal participants using approved menus with standardized recipes. Ensure meals are nutritious, flavorful, and visually appealing. Follow food safety and other regulatory requirements for receiving, storage, preparation, and distribution of food items. Give work guidance to and work as a team with other food preparation staff.

POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Use approved menus to ensure that all ingredients are available for preparation of planned meals. Prepare, cook and/or bake all foods necessary or oversee these processes, including but not limited to soups, entrees, side dishes, and desserts for patient, cafeteria, catering, and mobile meals. Use recipe variations and innovation to ensure meals are interesting, attractive and appealing as well as healthy. Ensure the kitchen, café, store room, office area, and equipment is maintained in a safe and sanitary manner. Prepare catering menu items or other items for meetings or special events in an attractive way. Prepare made-to-order meals, provide customer service, re-stock items, and cashier duties as needed in Cafeteria. Perform all functions of room service such as answering phone, taking orders, preparing orders and delivering orders for room service; including assisting patients with making proper food choices. Communicate with other departments and patients regarding patient diets, meal selection, and satisfaction. Communicate with customers / clients regarding recipe ingredients and allergen information. Count Carbohydrates for diabetic diets and identify patient menu options for other dietary restrictions. Assist patients with ordering meals that meet their likes and dislikes and stay within their diet restrictions. Provide general guidance and work as a team with culinary aides regarding menu, meal items, production, and sanitation. Motivate fellow staff members by leading daily planning and task management. Train new staff in accordance with policies and procedures. Report any safety violations or incidents to the nutrition services director. Assist with menu development and recipe modification, including researching new menu ideas and innovating creative recipes. Add these recipes to production schedules. Follow food safety guidelines for receiving, storage, preparation and distribution of food items. Document according to department and regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance. Order food and non- food supplies from vendors in accordance with the approved menus. Assist with inventory, cost containment, waste reduction, and new revenue ideas. Utilize leftovers and decrease food production based on census and customer count to decrease waste. Inspect patient meal trays and other food items being served for temperature, accuracy, visual appeal, and take action as needed. Attend food shows, seminars, and other events to keep abreast of changing food and nutrition trends. Perform formal and informal in-services on kitchen policies and procedures, safety, and other pertinent information. Develop individual goals each year in coordination with department and organizational goals and follow through on these goals.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred: None

Experience: Required: Knowledge of food and food preparation gained in a similar position for a minimum of 1 to 2 years Preferred: Shift lead work experience preferred to lead culinary aides through each meal service.

Licenses and Registrations: Required: None Preferred: Current State of Wisconsin Restaurant Manager Certification

Certification(s): Required: Current ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent training certification for food safety required within six months of date of hire Preferred: None

BENEFIT SUMMARY

• Competitive health and dental insurance options
• Flexible paid time off to balance work and life
• Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match
• Discounted membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility
• Generous tuition reimbursement
• Employer provided life and disability insurance
• Free parking at facility

IND#101 When you choose a career at Sauk Prairie Healthcare, you will enjoy a respectful, collaborative work environment where patient safety and quality are our highest priorities. Whether you’re seeking a job in nursing, medical imaging or another clinical field, or looking to bring your experience and excellent work ethic to one of the many non‑clinical roles on our team, you’ll feel like You Belong Here.