Cook - FT Evenings

Sanford Health • Hutchinson, KS

3d • $17 - $24

About The Position

Prepares, assembles baked goods, cooks, seasons, and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors at the designated facility, following menu and dietary requirements. Maintains food quality standards for appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation, and performs cleaning duties in cooking and serving areas. Labels and stores food and maintains equipment and machinery. Follows standardized recipes and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines, documents HACCP steps, temperatures, and outcomes, and follows production sheets for daily and weekly menus. Works with internal customers and contributes to a changing culinary environment, communicating effectively and working as part of a team while also being able to work independently when necessary. The role involves operating a range of kitchen equipment and being on one’s feet for most of the day, including walking long distances throughout the hospital. On-the-job training is provided. Depending on the hire location, ServSafe certification, additional endorsements, Basic Life Support (BLS), and driving with a valid driver’s license may be required.

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.
• ServSafe certification may be required within a designated time frame depending on location; additional endorsements may also be required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending on location.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to drive may be required depending on location.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least six months of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, cook, season, and portion food and baked goods for patients/residents, staff, and visitors 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.
• Label and store food and maintain equipment and machinery.
• Follow standardized recipes, HACCP guidelines, and production sheets for daily and weekly menus.
• Document HACCP steps, temperatures, and outcomes.
• Operate kitchen 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.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal customers and team members.
• Work independently when necessary and adapt to a dynamic culinary environment.
• Fulfill annual departmental and facility continuing education requirements, including meetings, safety education, and mandatory in-services.

Benefits

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Various education assistance programs.
• Continuing education.
• Direct access to earnings daily.
• Robust benefits package, with benefits varying based on full-time or part-time status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED