Lead Cook - FT Days

Good Samaritan; Lakota (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a cook who will perform all duties in food preparation, directing cooks and ensuring adherence to standards for quality, sanitation, and menu compliance. You will prepare and serve meals for patients, residents, staff and visitors in a fast-paced hospital kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include following HACCP guidelines, maintaining labeling and storage, and working with team members to ensure high-quality food service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions; basic math capability.
• Two years experience and leadership preferred; on-the-job training provided.
• Serv Safe may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, season and portion food for patients/residents, staff and visitors maintaining menu/dietary guidelines.
• Ensure sanitation, HACCP compliance and proper labeling/storage of food and equipment.
• Operate kitchen equipment (mixers, ovens, grills, kettles, slicers, etc.).
• Supervise and direct cooks and other kitchen staff as assigned.
• Demonstrate teamwork and strong communication with internal customers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Reading and writing

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Serv Safe certification

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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 Nd Lakota Ctr

Location: Lakota, ND

Address: 608 4th Ave SW, Lakota, ND 58344, USA

Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Salary Range: $18.00 - $28.00

Pay Info: $2,000 Sign On Available

Department Details

• 36 hours a week
• Every other weekend and holiday
• OT eligible

Job Summary

Performs all duties in food preparation as assigned. Provides daily direction to cooks and other assigned areas ensuring all departmental standards and goals are met. Prepares, 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.
• Depending upon location applying for, a minimum of two years experience and previous leadership 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.

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.
• 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-0280888

Job Function: Facilities and General Services

Featured: No