Cook - Long Term Care - Part Time Day

sanford; Howard Lake (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Howard Lake, MN, is seeking a part-time dietary cook to prepare, plate and serve meals for residents, staff and visitors. You will work four 7-hour shifts weekly (6:00am–1:00pm) with every other weekend required and earn hourly pay with weekend differentials.

Responsibilities include adhering to HACCP and safety standards, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting a collaborative dietary team in a rural health setting.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Excellent teamwork and communication with staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food for patients, staff and visitors per menu and dietary requirements.
• Adhere to food quality standards for appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain labeling and storage of food and supplies.
• Document HACCP steps and temperatures to ensure food safety.
• Collaborate with internal customers and staff to deliver high-quality meals.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Teamwork

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: Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 28

Compensation: Salary Range: $19.25 - $23.50

Union Position: No

Department Details

This position consists of four 7-hour shifts each week, for a weekly total of 28 hours.

• Day shift: 6:00am - 1:00pm
• Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) required
• Additional $1.25/hour for weekend hours.

Join our Dietary Team at the Good Samaritan Society in Howard Lake! Our 32 bed nursing home has a great team with a fantastic level of support from our community!

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 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.