Lead Cook - PRN

Sanford Bemidji; South Dakota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated food preparation professional to join their team. This role involves preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality meals while adhering to strict food safety and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and teamwork skills, thrive in a dynamic culinary environment, and be committed to providing excellent service to patients and staff. With opportunities for growth and development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
• Minimum of two years experience preferred, with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness in cooking areas.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Basic Math

Food Safety

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Mixers

Slicers

Combination Ovens

Food Processors

Dishwashers

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Salary Range: $17.50 - $28.00

Union Position: No

Department Details

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.

Job Description

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, 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 the 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 the 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 the 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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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