Cook - PT - Days

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health in Red Oak, IA is hiring a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients, residents, staff, and visitors. You will follow menu and dietary requirements, operate kitchen equipment, and maintain safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers generous shift differentials, education opportunities, and daily access to earnings. The position supports a robust benefits package and requires adherence to HACCP guidelines and food safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred.
• On-site Serv Safe may be required.
• Basic Life Support may be required.
• Valid Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food per menu and dietary requirements for patients/residents, staff, and visitors.
• Adhere to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and document steps for safety.
• Operate equipment safely and maintain cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Skills

Reading directions

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Serv Safe

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 25 Compensation: Salary Range: $15.50 - $23.50 $1,500 Sign-On Bonus! Union Position: No Department Details Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

At Red Oak, 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)

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 The Cook 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. The Cook 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. The Cook works with many internal customers, requiring above average communication as well as excellent team work skills. The Cook 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. The Cook documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes to assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus. The Cook 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. The Cook possesses ability to work independently when necessary. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. The Cook exhibits understanding of basic math to appropriately measure alongside displaying proficiency in reading and understanding recipes. The Cook demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the facility.

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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.