Lead Cook, Long Term Care (LTC)

Good Samaritan; Arthur (ND); On-site; USD 24,108 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Arthur, ND is seeking a hands-on food service leader to direct daily kitchen operations. You will oversee cooks, prepare and portion meals for patients, and ensure compliance with HACCP and dietary guidelines while maintaining high food quality and sanitation.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, basic math skills, and prior leadership experience. On‑the‑job training is provided, with benefits and a starting wage based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
• Basic math skills.
• Minimum of two years of related experience and prior leadership experience preferred, depending on location.
• On‑job training provided.
• ServSafe certification may be required within a designated time frame per location.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties in food preparation as assigned and provide daily direction to cooks and crew.
• Prepare, cook, season, and portion food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors, adhering to menu, dietary requirements, and HACCP standards.
• Carry out washing and cleaning duties to maintain cleanliness of cooking and serving areas; label and store food and equipment properly.
• Collaborate with internal customers, communicating effectively and working as part of a team in a dynamic culinary environment; follow standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Basic math

Leadership experience

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

• Facility: GSS ND Arthur
• Location: Arthur, ND
• Address: 150 Co Rd 34, Arthur, ND 58006, USA
• Shift: 12 Hours – Day Shifts (6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
• Job Schedule: Full‑time
• Weekly Hours: 36.00
• Starting Rate: $17.50 – $28.00

Job Summary

Perform all duties in food preparation as assigned. Provide daily direction to cooks and other crew members, ensuring departmental standards and goals are met. Prepare, cook, season, and portion food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors, following menu and dietary requirements, while adhering to food quality standards for appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation.

Carry out washing and cleaning duties to maintain cleanliness of cooking and serving areas. Keep food, equipment, and machinery properly labeled and stored.

Work with internal customers, requiring above‑average communication and teamwork. Thrive in a dynamic culinary environment, following standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines. Document HACCP steps, temperatures, and outcomes to guarantee food safety.

Operate kitchen equipment, including mixers, slicers, kettles, ovens, food processors, stovetops, induction burners, grills, deep‑fat fryers, knives, dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators, and freezers. Work independently when necessary, demonstrating understanding of food safety and sanitation processes and basic math proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
• Basic math skills.
• Minimum of two years of related experience and prior leadership experience preferred, depending on location.
• On‑job training provided.
• ServSafe certification may be required within a designated time frame per location.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work‑life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

EEO & Policies

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. To request an accommodation for an online application, call 1-877-673-0854 or email [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug‑Free Workplace Policy. Accepted offers require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.