Cook, Long Term Care (LTC) FT

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.

Work Shift:
Varies (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation:
Salary Range: $16.00 - $23.50
Union Position:
No
Department Details

Summary
Preparing and serving food within guidelines of menus, food code, and dietary requirements for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility.

Job Description

Coordinates production, prepares and serves nutritious, appealing meals to residents/patients, coworkers, team members and guests following physician's orders, standards, and regulations, and company policies and procedures. Prepare meals following established recipes. May assist with development of pleasing and unique recipes and menu creation. Maintains continuous quality improvement of meals prepared and served daily.


Displays ability to cook, function and thrive in a dynamic and changing culinary environment with their


co-workers. 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.

Follows location infection control policies and procedures, OSHA, and CDC guidelines that apply to


serving food, assisting residents, and cleaning. Complete all necessary in-person and electronic trainings that are assigned at the beginning of employment and throughout, and attend required department


meetings.

This position will be held accountable for complying with all related laws, regulations, company policies


and procedures pertaining to his or her position. 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.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,


duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and


activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Possesses 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.

Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame. Additional endorsements to Serv Safe may be required depending upon location. Fulfill annual continuing education requirements of the department and facility including departmental meetings, safety education and mandatory in-services.


Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending upon location requirements.

Depending on location, may be required to drive. Valid Driver's License may be required.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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