Cook - Fargo - FT Days
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 involves preparing, assembling, baking, cooking, seasoning, and portioning food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors according to menu and dietary requirements. The cook adheres to food quality standards, performs cleaning duties, and maintains proper storage of food and equipment. The position requires excellent communication and teamwork skills to work with internal customers in a dynamic culinary environment. Cooks follow standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines, document food safety steps, and operate various kitchen equipment. An understanding of food safety, sanitation, basic math, and recipe comprehension is necessary. The role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 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.
- Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes.
- Basic math skills to appropriately measure.
- Proficiency in reading and understanding recipes.
- Ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital.
Nice To Haves
- Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- On-the-job training will be provided.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
