Cook - PRN - Liberal

Sanford Health • Liberal, KS

4d • 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 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 Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines to prepare, store, and use food and food products. They document 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. They possess the ability to work independently when necessary and have 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. They 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.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Fulfill annual continuing education requirements of the department and facility including departmental meetings, safety education and mandatory in-services.

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.
• 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.

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.
• Follows standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines to prepare, store, and use food and food products.
• Documents HACCP steps, temperatures, and outcomes.
• Operates various kitchen equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED