Cook - Long Term Care - PT/Varies

Sanford Health; Oberlin (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated culinary staff to join their team. This role involves preparing and serving high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to strict food safety standards. Candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment, showcasing their culinary skills and teamwork. With a focus on quality and safety, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and provides ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation processes.
• Proficiency in measuring and reading recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food for patients and staff.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in cooking areas.
• Follows HACCP guidelines for food safety.

Skills

Food Safety

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Basic Math

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Mixers

Slicers

Ovens

Food Processors

Dishwashers

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20 Salary Range: $13.50 - $22.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

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.

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