Cook, LTC - FT Evenings

Sanford Health•Battle Lake, MN

5d•$18 - $24•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. Join our team as a Food Service Assistant! This position involves preparing, assembling baked goods, cooking, seasoning, and portioning food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors, adhering to menu and dietary requirements. The role requires maintaining high standards of food quality, appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation. Responsibilities include washing and cleaning duties, maintaining proper labeling and storage of food and equipment, and preparing the safest food possible. The cook will work with internal customers, requiring strong communication and teamwork skills, and must be able to thrive in a dynamic culinary environment. Following standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines is essential, along with documenting HACCP steps and temperatures. The position involves operating various kitchen equipment and requires the ability to work independently, understand food safety and sanitation, and possess basic math and reading skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Possesses 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.
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.
May be required to drive (depending on location).
Valid Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

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.
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.