Cook - PRN

Good Samaritan; Saint Ansgar (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a dietary services worker to prepare, assemble, cook and portion meals for residents and staff in Saint Ansgar, IA. You will follow menus, meet dietary requirements and HACCP guidelines while maintaining safe food handling practices.

You will work with a team in a varied shift pattern, ensuring high quality meals and sanitation standards. Experience in food service and the ability to read recipes are important for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Serv Safe certification may be required depending on location.
• BLS certification may be required depending on location.
• Valid driver's license may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, cook and portion food for patients/residents, staff and visitors.
• Adhere to menu, dietary requirements and HACCP guidelines; document temps and HACCP steps.
• Maintain sanitation, labeling and storage of food, equipment and machinery.
• Work independently as needed and demonstrate strong math and reading skills.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Sanitation & HACCP

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serv Safe certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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 IA St Ansgar Ctr

Location: Saint Ansgar, IA

Address: 701 E 4th St, St Ansgar, IA 50472, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $15.50 - $23.50

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 upon 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-0276056

Job Function: Facilities and General Services

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