Cook (64 hours per pay period)

Mille Lacs Health System•Onamia, MN

18h

About The Position

Summary The Cook position prepares and serves food following menus and recipes in accordance in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as MLHS Nutrition Services policies and procedures. Ensures high quality food service at all times. Job Duties The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk () at the end of the bullet point. Prepares food according to menu, recipes, prep/pull sheets and diet extensions following safe food handling procedures Ensures portion control, temperature and appearance of all items meet standards Prepare, set up, serve and clean up special catering events Ensures timely beginning of meal service Assist with meal service as assigned Operates dish machine to wash dishes, pots/pans and utensils Stores clean dishes according to standards Clean and sanitize food delivery equipment Follows cleaning and sanitizing procedures Perform work efficiently while maintaining a neat sanitary work area Promptly report malfunctioning equipment to Manager, Lead, Nutrition Services Coordinator and/or Maintenance May be assigned to run cash register Put away groceries as assigned Must complete all Healthstream training assignments Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee will comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, including safety policies, procedures, and rules. All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.

Requirements

Previous quantity cooking experience
Demonstrates knowledge of food safety/sanitation regulations
Good customer service skills
Good interpersonal skills
Good oral communication skills
Ability to plan, prioritize and perform work independently
Ability to work collaboratively with others
Ability to work in a fast paced environment requiring several duty changes
Computer skills including Word and Outlook

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certified
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Prepares food according to menu, recipes, prep/pull sheets and diet extensions following safe food handling procedures
Ensures portion control, temperature and appearance of all items meet standards
Prepare, set up, serve and clean up special catering events
Ensures timely beginning of meal service
Assist with meal service as assigned
Operates dish machine to wash dishes, pots/pans and utensils
Stores clean dishes according to standards
Clean and sanitize food delivery equipment
Follows cleaning and sanitizing procedures
Perform work efficiently while maintaining a neat sanitary work area
Promptly report malfunctioning equipment to Manager, Lead, Nutrition Services Coordinator and/or Maintenance
May be assigned to run cash register
Put away groceries as assigned
Must complete all Healthstream training assignments