Cook - Full-time Days - Cedar Lake Village AL / Memory Care

Sanford; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health's Cedar Lake Village in Kansas is seeking a cook/food service associate to prepare and serve meals for patients and residents. Follow menus, HACCP guidelines, and quality standards while maintaining sanitation and efficient service.

Responsibilities include baking, labeling, storing food, and assisting with kitchen operations in a dynamic hospital setting. Evening/night and weekend differential opportunities apply.

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.
• Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending on location requirements.
• Driving may be required in some locations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, assemble baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors, within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements.
• Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
• Documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes to assure the safest food possible.
• Operates kitchen equipment and maintains sanitation and labeling of food and storage areas.
• Works with internal customers and demonstrates strong communication and teamwork.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $15.50 - $23.50

Union Position

No

Department Details

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

At Cedar Lake Village, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

Cedar Lake Village is a beautiful campus specializing in Assisted Living and Memory Care.

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

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 on 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.

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