Lead Cook, Long Term Care (LTC)

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 Americas heartland.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Compensation:

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

Performs all duties in food preparation as assigned. Provides daily direction to cooks and other assigned areas ensuring all departmental standards and goals are met. 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.

Job Description

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. 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. Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Possesses ability to read write and follow oral and written directions. Ability to perform basic math. Depending upon location applying for a minimum of two years experience and previous leadership 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.

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

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