Cook - Part-time Days / Evenings

Good Samaritan; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Work/life balance

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to quality care for seniors in a Christian setting. This part-time cook role prepares and serves meals for patients/residents and staff, adhering to dietary guidelines and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities include food preparation, equipment operation, cleanliness and safety, with collaboration across departments and strong teamwork. Some locations may require Serv Safe, BLS, or a driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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.
• 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.
• Drivers license required for transporting food between facilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 mixers, slicers, kettles, ovens, etc.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Albert Lea Hidden Ck

Location

Albert Lea, MN

Address

75303 240th St, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA

Shift

Varies

Job Schedule

Part time

Weekly Hours

29.25

Salary Range

$17.50 - $23.50

Department Details

Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea is an 85-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility located in southern Minnesota in an area known as "The Land Between the Lakes".

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.
• Drivers license required for transporting food between facilities.

Benefits

• Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.
• Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
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EEO Statement

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].

Additional Notes

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-0271519

Job Function

Facilities and General Services