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 prepares, assembles, bakes, 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 cook adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation. They perform washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas, and maintain labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. This position prepares and provides the highest quality and safest food possible to patients/residents, co-workers, team members, and guests. The cook works with many internal customers, requiring above-average communication and excellent teamwork skills. They display the ability to cook, function, and thrive in a dynamic and changing culinary environment. The cook follows standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines to prepare, store, and use food and food products, documenting HACCP steps, temperatures, and outcomes to assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus. The role requires the ability to work independently when necessary and an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. The cook exhibits understanding of basic math to appropriately measure alongside displaying proficiency in reading and understanding recipes. This role demonstrates the ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital.
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Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED