Cook, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Superior, NE

2d•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves preparing, assembling, baking, cooking, seasoning, and portioning food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors. The cook will prepare and serve food according to menu and dietary requirements, adhering to food quality standards for appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation. Responsibilities include washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas, and maintaining proper labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. The position requires preparing and providing high-quality, safe food, working effectively with internal customers, and demonstrating strong communication and teamwork skills in a dynamic culinary environment. The cook will follow standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines for food preparation and storage, document HACCP steps, and use production sheets for daily and weekly menus. Operation of various kitchen equipment is expected, along with the ability to work independently and an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. Basic math skills for measuring and proficiency in reading recipes are necessary. The role requires the ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk significant distances within the hospital.

Requirements

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.
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.
Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame, depending upon location of hire.
Additional endorsements to Serv Safe may be required depending upon location.

Responsibilities

Prepares, assembles, bakes, cooks, seasons, and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors.
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.
Works with many internal customers, requiring above average communication and excellent teamwork skills.
Displays ability to cook, function, and thrive in a dynamic and changing culinary environment.
Follows standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines to prepare, store, and use food and food products.
Documents HACCP steps, temperatures, and outcomes.
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.
Works independently when necessary.
Demonstrates understanding of food safety and sanitation processes.
Exhibits understanding of basic math for measurement and 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.
Fulfills annual continuing education requirements of the department and facility, including departmental meetings, safety education, and mandatory in-services.