Cook - Liberal - PRN

Sanford Health•Liberal, KS

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook position at Sanford Health involves preparing, assembling baked goods, cooking, seasoning, and portioning food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors within the designated facility. This role requires adherence to food quality standards, including appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation. The cook is responsible for maintaining cleanliness in cooking and serving areas, as well as proper labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. The role emphasizes providing the highest quality and safest food possible, working collaboratively with internal customers, and demonstrating strong communication and teamwork skills in a dynamic culinary environment. Key responsibilities include following standardized recipes and Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines, documenting HACCP steps and temperatures, and operating various kitchen equipment.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to perform basic math.
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.
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.
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.
Valid Driver's License may be required (depending on location).

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of six months of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

Prepares, assemble baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility.
Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements.
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/residents, 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.