Lead Cook - PRN

Good Samaritan Society; De Smet (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care seeks a Lead Cook to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will be responsible for food preparation and ensuring the highest quality standards are met for patients and staff alike. You will lead a team, fostering an environment of collaboration and communication, while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic culinary environment where your contributions directly impact the well-being of others. If you are passionate about food and service, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience and leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, season, and portion food for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Ensure food quality standards and sanitation are met.
• Document HACCP steps and operate kitchen equipment.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Mixers

Slicers

Combination Ovens

Food Processors

Dishwashers

Job description

Good Samaritan Society Lead Cook - PRN De Smet, South Dakota

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.

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 ensure 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 teamwork 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 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 Society 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 Society 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-0220600
Job Function: Facilities and General Services