Cook - Full-Time Weekend Shift

Cook
Job Category: Food Service Requisition Number: COOK0003079
Full-Time
On-site
Pay or shift range: $16 USD to $19 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. 0.9 FTE- 72 Hours a Pay Period 5 am to 6:30 pm Weekends: Every Other Holidays: Position Overview: The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality and nutritional food for patients, residents, caregivers, and visitors at Winona Health. This position helps develop menus and recipes for delicious, quality food items focusing on Winona Health's wellness initiatives. This position must be flexible to work in several positions with varied responsibilities. Must provide excellent customer service to those we serve. Works with the culinary team to provide high-quality foods for patients, residents, caregivers, and customers.
Prepare special items for patients/customers with dietary restrictions (i.e. gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, etc.)
Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing food items for consumption.
Operates a variety of kitchen equipment to prepare foods including ovens, fryers, steamers, and grills.
Performs tasks using proper knife skills to cut, dice, and slice whole food items.
Handles and prepares raw food items for service (chopping vegetables, cutting raw or cooked meats, preparing sauces, baking)
Utilize leftover food appropriately to minimize waste.
Maintains required regulatory and HACCP documentation
Understands and abides by industry standards for food safety practices
Assists with catering events as needed.
Assists with menu development for a wide range of customers.
ServSafe or other nationally accredited food safety Certification preferred
~Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers
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Internal Applicant Policy: It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers and position reclassifications. Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. The employee's past performance, experience, training, and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.