Lead Cook - FT Days

Sanford Health

103d • $17 - $28

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. The position involves performing all duties in food preparation as assigned, providing daily direction to cooks and ensuring all departmental standards and goals are met. The candidate will prepare, cook, season, and portion food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors, adhering to dietary requirements and quality standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Minimum of two years experience and previous leadership experience preferred, depending on location.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Serv Safe certification may be required within a designated time frame, depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature, and sanitation.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure 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 and excellent teamwork skills.
• Follows standardized recipes and Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines.
• Documents HACCP steps, temperatures, and outcomes to assure the safest food possible.
• Operates various kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers, kettles, ovens, and dishwashers.
• Possesses the ability to work independently when necessary.
• Exhibits understanding of basic math to measure ingredients and follow recipes.
• Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk long distances throughout the hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees