Cook - PRN - Jackson Center

sanford; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous shift differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Sanford is seeking a long-term care (LTC) Cook to prepare, assemble baked goods, cook, season and portion food for patients, staff and visitors at Jackson Center. Ensures meals meet menus and dietary requirements while maintaining quality, safety and sanitation standards.

Role requires adherence to HACCP guidelines, ability to work independently, and strong team collaboration; on-site shifts with potential for flexible scheduling and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Serv Safe may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble and cook meals for patients/residents according to menus and dietary requirements.
• Maintain sanitation, HACCP compliance, and safe food handling practices.
• Label and store food, equipment and supplies properly.
• Operate kitchen equipment and work with internal staff to meet needs.
• Demonstrate teamwork and effective communication in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Math basics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Work Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Compensation

Salary Range: $19.25 - $19.25

Union Position

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. At Jackson Center, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this! Jackson Center is a 46 bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care services. The location is set atop a ridge of rolling hills with a panoramic view of the Des Moines River Valley.

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

• Dietary shifts available: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Pick up shifts that work with your schedule

Summary

The long term care (LTC) Cook 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 on 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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