Cook - Bemidji Medical Center - FT

Sanford HealthBemidji, MN
$20 - $27Onsite

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. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $20.03 - $27.03 Union Position: Yes Department Details Summary Prepares, assemble baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients, staff, and visitors of the designated facility, preparing and serving food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements. Job Description 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 to patients, co-workers, team members and guests. Works with many internal customers, requiring above average communication as well as excellent team work skills. Displays ability to cook, function and thrive in a dynamic and changing culinary environment. 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 to assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus. Operates equipment such as, but not limited to, mixers, slicers, kettles, combination ovens, food grinders, food processors, ovens, stovetops, induction burners, grills, deep fat fryers, knives, dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators and freezers. Possesses ability to work independently when necessary. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. Exhibits understanding of basic math to appropriately measure alongside displaying proficiency in reading and understanding recipes. Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital.

Requirements

  • Two years experience in cooking large quantities or restaurant cooking.
  • Strong working knowledge of cooking principles, use of standardized recipes, food safety and sanitation principles.
  • Possess a current Minnesota Food Managers Certificate or obtain within six months of hire into position.

Nice To Haves

  • High school graduate or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares, assembles baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients, 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 to patients, co-workers, team members and guests.
  • Works with many internal customers, requiring above average communication as well as excellent teamwork skills.
  • Cooks, functions and thrives in a dynamic and changing culinary environment.
  • Follows standardized recipes and 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.
  • Works independently when necessary.
  • Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital.

Benefits

  • Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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