Cook - LTC -Various Shifts - Part-time

Sanford Health•Holstein, IA

17h•$16 - $24

About The Position

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. Prepares, assemble baked goods, 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. The Good Samaritan Society in Holstein, IA is a small facility with a big heart! Our staff is compassionate and dedicated to the residents. We are a family. The Good Samaritan Society is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US.

Requirements

Possesses ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to perform basic math.
Minimum of six months of applicable 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.
Additional endorsements to Serv Safe may be required depending upon location.
Fulfill annual continuing education requirements of the department and facility including departmental meetings, safety education and mandatory in-services.
Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending upon location requirements.
Depending on location, may be required to drive.
Valid Driver's License may be required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

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.