First Cook

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a dedicated, quality-focused First Cook to join its Nutrition Services team. The role prepares and assembles food items using standardized recipes while maintaining food quality, safety, sanitation, and customer-satisfaction standards. This is a non-benefit-eligible position with a flexible schedule; the employee picks up shifts when openings occur in the department.

Requirements

One to three years of cooking experience.
Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing.
Basic math skills.
Certified in food safety or willing to become certified.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Prepare food products to meet temperature and quality standards.
Follow standardized recipes, weighing and measuring ingredients to ensure consistency in quality and nutritional value.
Assemble food within appropriate time frames.
Handle and prepare food safely according to HACCP standardized operating procedures.
Take and document food temperatures and make appropriate adjustments to meet standards.
Sanitize equipment and work areas according to assigned schedules and procedures.
Take ownership for oneself and others in the work area.
Adjust care or service approaches to reflect the developmental level and cultural differences of the population served.