Hospital Kitchen Cook – Patient Meals & HACCP

Sanford; George (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a culinary role to prepare and serve meals for patients, staff and visitors in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include following menus and dietary requirements, maintaining sanitation, and working with a team to ensure high-quality food service.

The role requires adherence to HACCP guidelines, ability to work independently when needed, and comfort with fast-paced, dynamic environments. On-site food preparation and safety standards are emphasized.

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-the-job training will be provided.
• Depending upon location, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, assemble baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors, 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 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.

Job description

Sanford Health is seeking a culinary role to prepare and serve meals for patients, staff and visitors in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include following menus and dietary requirements, maintaining sanitation, and working with a team to ensure high-quality food service.

The role requires adherence to HACCP guidelines, ability to work independently when needed, and comfort with fast-paced, dynamic environments. On-site food preparation and safety standards are emphasized.