Lead Cook - FT/Varies

Good Samaritan Society; Ellsworth (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Culinary Staff member to prepare meals ensuring quality and safety for patients and staff. Responsibilities include food preparation, adherence to sanitation standards, and effective communication within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong cooking skills, understand food safety, and demonstrate teamwork abilities. An attractive benefits package is offered to qualifying full-time employees.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience preferred depending on location.
• Knowledge of Serv Safe may be required.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and portions food for patients and staff.
• Maintains food quality and sanitation standards.
• Documents HACCP steps to ensure food safety.
• Trains and directs cooking staff as necessary.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Cooking

Food Safety

Sanitation

Basic Math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility: GSS KS Ellsworth
Location: Ellsworth, KS
Address: Ellsworth, KS 67439, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $17.50 - $28.00

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.

The 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 .

The 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] .

The 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-0225915
Job Function: Facilities and General Services
Featured: No