Cook - Sanford Medical Center
About The Position
The Cook prepares, assembles baked goods, cooks, seasons, and portions food for patients or residents, staff, and visitors at the designated facility. The role prepares and serves food according to menu and dietary requirements, maintaining standards for food quality, appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation. The Cook follows standardized recipes and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines for preparing, storing, and using food products. The role documents HACCP steps, temperatures, and outcomes and follows production sheets for daily and weekly menus. It also performs washing and cleaning duties, maintains food labeling and storage, and cares for cooking and serving areas, equipment, and machinery. The position involves working with internal customers and requires strong communication and teamwork. Cooks must be able to work independently when necessary and thrive in a dynamic culinary environment. On-the-job training is provided.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
- Ability to perform basic math and measure ingredients appropriately.
- Ability to read and understand recipes.
- Understanding of food safety and sanitation processes.
- Ability to stand for most of the day and walk long distances throughout the hospital.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least six months of applicable experience.
- ServSafe certification; depending on location, it may be required within a designated time frame, and additional endorsements may be required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), if required by location.
- Ability to drive and a valid driver's license, if required by location.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, assemble baked goods, cook, season, and portion food for patients or residents, staff, and visitors.
- Prepare and serve food in accordance with menus and dietary requirements.
- Meet food quality standards for appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation.
- Wash and clean cooking and serving areas to maintain sanitation and cleanliness.
- Maintain food labeling and storage, and maintain equipment and machinery.
- Follow standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines when preparing, storing, and using food products.
- Document HACCP steps, temperatures, and outcomes, and follow production sheets for daily and weekly menus.
- Communicate and work effectively with internal customers, coworkers, team members, and guests.
- Fulfill annual departmental and facility continuing education requirements, including meetings, safety education, and mandatory in-services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
