Senior Cook - PRN - Days

Sanford Health

123d • $16 - $25

About The Position

The Senior Cook prepares, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility, preparing and serving food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements. Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation. The Senior Cook 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 as well as excellent teamwork skills. The Senior Cook 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. The Senior Cook 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. Possesses ability to work independently when necessary. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. Exhibits understanding of basic math to appropriately measure alongside displaying proficiency in reading and understanding recipes. The Senior Cook demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• At least one year of previous cooking experience required.
• Experience working with therapeutic diets preferred.
• Strong restaurant line cooking skills.
• Serv Safe certification may be required depending on location.
• Must fulfill annual continuing education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors.
• Executes meal service based on prescribed patient/resident diets.
• 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.
• Follows standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines to prepare, store and use food and food products.
• Documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers, kettles, ovens, and fryers.
• Works with internal customers requiring communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently when necessary.

What This Job Offers

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