Lead Cook, Long Term Care (LTC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Daily access to earnings

Referral bonuses

Education assistance

20% childcare discount

Sign on bonus $1500.00

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Watertown, SD, is seeking a dedicated food service worker to prepare meals for residents and staff, ensuring high quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and ideally two years of experience in food service, along with strong communication and teamwork skills. Primary responsibilities include cooking, cleaning, and maintaining food safety standards. Competitive starting rates and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in food service preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
• Serv Safe certification may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food within guidelines of dietary requirements.
• Ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking areas.
• Document HACCP steps and adhere to food quality standards.
• Work independently and as part of a culinary team.

Skills

Food safety and sanitation processes

Cooking skills

Teamwork

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food processors

Ovens

Mixers

Grills

Job description

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: Watertown Harmony Hill

Location: Watertown, SD

Address: 2533 Prairie Park Trail SE, Watertown, South Dakota

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Starting Rate: $17.50 - $28.00

Compensation

• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Shift Differential
• Flexible Scheduling Options Available
• Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
• Salary Increases
• Referral Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities
• Compassionate Leave
• Education Assistance
• Scholarships and Sponsorships
• Continuing Education
• Years of Service Recognition Program
• 20% childcare discount for Our Little Village childcare center
• Sign on bonus $1500.00

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.

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-0259306

Job Function: Facilities and General Services

Featured: No