Nutrition & Food Service - Head Cook - Hospital

Mainstreetwashington; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sioux Center is seeking a Head Cook to join their team. The role involves providing high-quality meals while maintaining food safety and cleanliness in the kitchen. Join a mission-driven organization that values compassionate care and community service.

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Supportive work environment

Community involvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen management preferred.
• Ability to provide training to kitchen staff.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present quality meals and manage kitchen operations.
• Train and supervise other kitchen staff.
• Ensure food safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Leadership

Menu Planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Material Safety Data Sheets

Job description

Location:

Sioux Center, IA

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sioux Center Health is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! Sioux Center Health has been designated a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, awarded a Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader.

Position Highlights

Sioux Center Health has been awarded Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader.

Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities.

A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health.

A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture.

Job Summary

• The Head Cook provides quality and appetizing, prepared and presented menu items for patient/resident, employee/visitor, and catered meals. Provides exceptional care and service to patients, residents, guests and fellow employees at all times. Provides training and leadership to other cooks and staff in the neighborhoods. This position also performs numerous food service activities to meet cleanliness standards and regulations.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

• This position requires a valid driver’s license and must carry their own automobile liability insurance.

Essential Functions

• Is responsible for being the head cook for the specific meal/meals of their shift.

• Provides training and leadership to other cooks and staff in the neighborhoods.

• Prepares various menu items keeping the ingredients and finished items within proper temperature ranges for food safety.

• Prepares foods according to IDDSI standards and resident diet plan. Prepares meats and casseroles bringing them to proper temperatures for food safety.

• Cools down leftovers properly to reach appropriate temperatures within specified timeframe.

• Labels and dates all ingredients and food items.

• Maintains overall kitchen cleaning list duties assigned to self and staff. Uses leftovers cost effectively, wisely and safely. Discards any outdates or questionable items.

• Monitors temperatures of freezers and refrigerators when going in and out of them daily and report any problems to the Supervisor.

• Assist the manager and assistant managers in training new cooks/staff in food sanitation and kitchen safety. Serves as resource and support to the neighborhoods.

• Assists assistant supervisors in checking in and putting away freight.

• Uses food service chemicals for safety and effectiveness. Knowledge of location and use of Material Safety Data sheets.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.