Senior Cook, Long Term Care (LTC) - PT Days

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Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

MUST be able to work weekends and holidaysWeekend and evening incentives

Summary

Performs a variety of duties in the production of food that supports patient/resident care. Executes meal service based on prescribed patient/resident diets.

Job Description

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. 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. Performs a variety of duties in the production of food that supports patient/resident care. Executes meal service based on prescribed patient/resident diets. 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. 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.
Possess ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions. Depending on location, at least one year of previous cooking is required with previous experience working with therapeutic diets preferred. Strong restaurant line cooking to ensure all foods prepared on timely and coordinated with the assembly of patient trays.

Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within designated time frame. Must fulfill annual
continuing education requirements of the department and facility including departmental meetings, safety education,
therapeutic diet training and mandatory in-services.

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

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