Cook - PT - Evenings

Good Samaritan Society; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Saint Ansgar, IA, seeks a part-time cook to prepare, assemble baked goods, and portion meals for patients, staff and visitors. You will follow menu guidelines and HACCP standards to ensure safe, high-quality food.

The role requires ability to read and follow recipes, basic math, and strong teamwork. You’ll operate kitchen equipment, maintain sanitation, and may advance within a long‑standing nonprofit organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred and ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Basic math skills and attention to detail for food preparation.
• Minimum six months of applicable kitchen experience preferred.
• On-the-job training will be provided; Serv Safe may be required based on location.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, assembles, cooks and portion foods for patients, staff and visitors.
• Follows menus and HACCP guidelines to ensure safe, nutritious meals.
• Maintains sanitation, labeling and proper storage of foods and equipment.
• Operates kitchen equipment and communicates effectively with team members.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Serv Safe certification

BLS certification

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: Evening
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 15.00
Salary Range: $15.50 - $23.50

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

At Saint Ansgar, 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)

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.

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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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-0277016
Job Function: Facilities and General Services
Featured: No