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Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Salary Range: $15.50 - $22.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Our Central Kitchen cooks work in a little different environment than our Room Service or Retail cooks. Our Central Kitchen produces food for all of our campuses. The Associate Cooks weigh and measure recipes with 100% accuracy. They package these items and send them to the respective campus to be prepared. The Cooks in the Central Kitchen prepare hot food in larger quantities to be used in several locations. Safety and sanitation are very important to these positions. Teamwork, customer service skills, and the ability to work in a very fast-paced environment are important for our cooks.

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.

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

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