Morning Cook - Full Time

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

6d•$18 - $23•Onsite

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 baked goods, cooking, seasoning, and portioning food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility, adhering to menu and dietary requirements. The position requires adherence to food quality standards, performing washing and cleaning duties, maintaining proper storage, and preparing the highest quality and safest food possible. It involves working with internal customers, requiring strong communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic culinary environment. The cook will follow standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines for food preparation and storage, documenting critical steps and temperatures. Operation of various kitchen equipment is expected, along with an understanding of food safety, basic math for measurements, and the ability to read and understand recipes. The role requires being on feet for the majority of the day and walking significant distances throughout the hospital.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame, depending upon location of hire.
Additional endorsements to Serv Safe may be required depending upon location.
Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending upon location requirements.
May be required to drive, depending on location.
Valid Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

Prepares, assembles baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors.
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.
Works independently when necessary.
Demonstrates 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.