Cook - Long Term Care - PRN

Good Samaritan; Howard Lake (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous night and weekend shift diffs

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Howard Lake, MN is seeking dietary/kitchen staff to prepare and serve meals for patients and residents. You will follow menus, adhere to HACCP guidelines and maintain sanitation in a dynamic hospital kitchen setting.

Role offers night and weekend differentials, opportunities for advancement, and access to education assistance programs. The facility provides a robust benefits package and daily access to earnings for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum six months of applicable kitchen experience preferred.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Serv Safe may be required depending on location.
• A valid driver's license may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, assembles baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff and visitors.
• Adheres to menu and dietary requirements and HACCP guidelines; documents temps and outcomes.
• Operates kitchen equipment and maintains sanitation and cleanliness.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment and supplies.

Skills

Communication

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Serv Safe

Driver's license

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS MN Howard Lake Ctr

Location: Howard Lake, MN

Address: 413 13th Ave, Howard Lake, MN 55349, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $19.25 - $23.50

Department Details

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

At the Howard Lake Care Center, 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)

Shift Details

• Pick up shifts as it fits with your schedule
• Weekday and weekend shifts available

Job 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. 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.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0272433

Job Function: Facilities and General Services

Featured: No