Associate Cook, Long Term Care (LTC)
Sanford Health
Summary
Assists the cook with production and service for patients/residents, cafeteria, vending and special functions. Demonstrates knowledge of preparation and service of food for modified diets.
Job description
Summary
Assists the cook with production and service for patients/residents, cafeteria, vending and special functions. Demonstrates knowledge of preparation and service of food for modified diets.
Job Description
- Utilizes good hand washing and infection control practices in work.
- Assists cook in storing leftover foods per policy and procedure.
- Prepares and assembles food items in a timely manner according to quality standards.
- May carry out floor stocking duties.
- May support all of the central positions in the kitchen and weigh ingredients.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently.
- May assist in making the salads, minding the register in the cafeteria at lunch, provide room service and help put away groceries.
- May gather requisitions to go into proper carts and be sent to all locations.
- Preps veggie and grab-n-go areas such as yogurt, sandwiches, etc.
- Preferably, displays experience working in the food industry.
- Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes.
- 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.
- Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred.
- On-the-job training will be provided.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions
- Ability to perform basic math
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred
Benefits
- Night shift differentials
- Weekend shift differentials
- Advancement opportunities
- Education assistance programs
- Continuing education
- Daily access to earnings
- Robust benefits package
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.