Cook - Robbinsdale - PRN

Sanford Health•Robbinsdale, MN

7d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares, assembles baked goods, cooks, seasons, and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors, following menu and dietary requirements. The role maintains food quality, appearance, taste, temperature, sanitation, and safe food handling. It includes cleaning cooking and serving areas; labeling and storing food and equipment; following standardized recipes, production sheets, and HACCP guidelines; and documenting HACCP steps, temperatures, and outcomes. The Cook works with internal customers, communicates and collaborates with team members, and may work independently in a dynamic culinary environment. The role requires understanding food safety and sanitation, basic math, and the ability to read recipes. On-the-job training is provided.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to perform basic math.
Ability to understand and follow recipes.
Understanding of food safety and sanitation processes.
Ability to stand for most of the day and walk long distances throughout the facility.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare, assemble baked goods, cook, season, and portion food according to 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, equipment, and machinery appropriately.
Follow standardized recipes, production sheets, and HACCP guidelines when preparing, storing, and using food.
Document HACCP steps, temperatures, and outcomes.
Operate kitchen and food-service equipment.
Communicate and collaborate with internal customers, coworkers, team members, and guests.
Complete annual departmental and facility continuing education, including meetings, safety education, and mandatory in-services.