Cook, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health • Parsons, KS

9d • $17 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

This 45-Bed skilled nursing facility offers a welcoming and supportive environment where employees are valued and set up for success. With a strong team of long-term staff members, new employees benefit from hands-on training, mentorship, and years of clinical expertise. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a stable career in a skilled nursing environment with strong leadership, flexibility, and a team-oriented culture. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation processes.
• Ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred.
• Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame.
• Additional endorsements to Serv Safe may be required depending upon location.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending upon location requirements.
• May be required to drive.
• Valid Driver's License may be required.

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.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options, including staggered shifts, weekend-only schedules with weekend differentials, and accommodations for college and school schedules.
• Competitive pay and excellent benefits.
• Professional development.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Fulfill annual continuing education requirements of the department and facility including departmental meetings, safety education and mandatory in-services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED