Cook, Long Term Care (LTC) FT

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Facility: GSS SD Rapid City St Martin

Location: Rapid City, SD

Address: 4825 Jericho Way, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $16.00 - $23.50

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

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.

Benefits: Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.