Evening Cook - Full Time

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

9d

About The Position

Prepares and assembles baked goods; cooks, seasons, and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors at the designated facility, following menu and dietary requirements. Ensures food quality, appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation standards. Performs cleaning duties and maintains the labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. Prepares and provides safe, high-quality food to patients/residents, coworkers, team members, and guests. Works with internal customers in a dynamic culinary environment, using communication and teamwork skills, and can work independently when needed. Follows standardized recipes and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines, documents HACCP steps, temperatures, and outcomes, and follows production sheets for daily and weekly menus. The role requires understanding food safety and sanitation, basic measurement and math, and the ability to read and follow recipes and directions. On-the-job training is provided. Depending on location, the position may require ServSafe certification, Basic Life Support (BLS), and driving with a valid driver's license.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform basic math and measure ingredients appropriately.
• Ability to read and understand recipes.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation processes.
• Ability to stand for most of the day and walk long distances throughout the hospital.
• Ability to work independently when necessary.
• ServSafe 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.
• A valid driver's license may be required if driving is required at the location.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and 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.
• Maintain labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• Follow standardized recipes, HACCP guidelines, and production sheets for daily and weekly menus.
• Document HACCP steps, temperatures, and outcomes.
• Provide safe, high-quality food to patients/residents, coworkers, team members, and guests.
• Work effectively with internal customers and team members in a changing culinary environment.
• Complete departmental and facility continuing education, including meetings, safety education, and mandatory in-services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED