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Cook - FT - Evenings

Good Samaritan

Algona, IAFull-time$17.5–28/hrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.5–28/hr
Location
Algona, IA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Serv SafeBasic Life Support (BLS)Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Good Samaritan is hiring a Cook - FT - Evenings. The role prepares, assembles, cooks, seasons, and portions food for patients, residents, staff, and visitors, adhering to menu, dietary, and food quality standards while maintaining sanitation and safety in a dynamic culinary environment.

Key focus areas include Prepare, assemble, and cook baked goods and meals for patients, residents, staff, and visitors, Season, portion, and label food according to menu and dietary requirements, and Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of cooking and serving areas.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, Serv Safe, and Basic Life Support (BLS). Important skills include Basic Math, Read, Write, Team Work, Cook, and Function In Dynamic Culinary Environment. Preferred (not required): Communication, Collaboration, Cooking, and HACCP Guidelines.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationCollaborationCookingHACCP GuidelinesFood SafetySanitation ProcessesBasic MathReading RecipesUnderstanding RecipesReadWriteFollow Oral DirectionsFollow Written DirectionsTeam WorkCookFunction in Dynamic Culinary EnvironmentThrive in Dynamic Culinary EnvironmentFollow Standardized RecipesDocument HACCP StepsOperate MixersOperate SlicersOperate KettlesOperate Combination OvensOperate Food GrindersOperate Food ProcessorsOperate StovetopsOperate Induction BurnersOperate GrillsOperate Deep Fat FryersOperate KnivesOperate DishwashersOperate Garbage DisposalsOperate RefrigeratorsOperate FreezersWork IndependentlyRead RecipesUnderstand Recipes

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent6 Months Applicable ExperienceServ SafeBasic Life Support (BLS)Valid Driver's License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS IA Algona Ctr Location: Algona, IA Address: 412 W Kennedy, Algona, IA 50511, USA Shift: Evening Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 36.00 Salary Range: $17.50 - $28.00 Pay Info: $2,000.00 Sign on Bonus Eligible!

Job Summary

Prepares, assemble baked goods, 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.

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. Additional endorsements to Serv Safe may be required depending upon location. Fulfill annual continuing education requirements of the department and facility including departmental meetings, safety education and mandatory in-services.

Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending upon location requirements.

Depending 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 .

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 [email protected].

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-0269219 Job Function: Facilities and General Services Featured: No

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