Cook - PT Days

Sanford Health•Bloomfield, NE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The long term care (LTC) Cook prepares, assembles baked goods, 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. This role adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation. The cook performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas, and maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. The position prepares and provides the highest quality and safest food possible to patients/residents, co-workers, team members and guests. This role requires strong communication and teamwork skills to work with many internal customers. The cook must display the ability to cook, function and thrive in a dynamic and changing culinary environment. The role follows standardized recipes and Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines to prepare, store and use food and food products, and documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes to assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus. The cook operates various 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. The cook must possess the ability to work independently when necessary, and have an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. The role requires basic math skills for measuring and proficiency in reading and understanding recipes. The cook must demonstrate the ability to be on their feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout 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.
Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame.
Additional endorsements to Serv Safe may be required depending upon location.
Fulfill annual continuing education requirements of the department and facility including departmental meetings, safety education and mandatory in-services.
Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending upon location requirements.
May be required to drive.
Valid Driver's License may be required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares, assembles baked goods, 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 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.
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.
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.