Cook, Long Term Care (LTC)

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares 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.
• 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.
• Fulfills location infection control policies and procedures, OSHA, and CDC guidelines that apply to serving food, assisting residents, and cleaning.
• Completes all necessary in-person and electronic trainings that are assigned at the beginning of employment and throughout, and attends required department meetings.

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.
• Depends 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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Company Information

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R-0264905 Job Function: Facilities and General Services Featured: No