Cook Lead

CommonSpirit Health; Valley City (ND); On-site; USD 20,664 - 29,177; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Valley City is seeking a dedicated food services professional to prepare safe and high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience in food services, is familiar with regulatory standards, and can effectively lead kitchen operations. This role offers a competitive pay range of $15.00 - $21.18 per hour, while maintaining standards of quality and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in food services or one year of hospital experience preferred.
• FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe Manager ND.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of high-quality meals for patients and staff.
• Ensure compliance with food preparation regulations.
• Oversee staff to maintain operational excellence.

Skills

Food service experience

Cooking techniques

Safety and sanitation standards

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Kitchen utensils and equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a key member of our Food Services team, you will lead the preparation of high-quality, safe, and delicious meals for patients, staff, and visitors within our healthcare facility. This role involves diligently following safe cooking techniques, preparing meals for diverse therapeutic diets, and ensuring strict compliance with all state and federal food preparation regulations. You'll also play an integral part in supporting quality control measures, including consistent recipe adherence and food quality, and will assist in the oversight of staff to maintain operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Champions food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
• Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.
• Other duties as assigned by the leader.

Job Requirements

Required

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in food services or one (1) years of hospital experience preferred.
• FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe Manager ND

Preferred

• Associate’s Degree; or two (2) years of equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of the Associate’s degree.

Where You'll Work

CHI Mercy Health Valley City, part of CommonSpirit Health, has been a part of the Valley City community since 1928 when it was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Their vision was to build healthier communities through a healing ministry. Over the years we’ve progressed to meet the needs of the community. We are always here for you to keep your medical needs close to home and convenient. We are always just down the road and have offered services for decades.

Pay Range

$15.00 - $21.18 /hour