Cook, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift:
Weekend (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
28

Compensation:
Starting Rate: $16.50 - $23.50

Union Position:
No

Department Details
Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.
At Good Samaritan West Union our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!
Parsons is a 45- Bed skilled nursing facility offers a welcoming and supportive environment where employees are valued and set up for success. With a strong team of long-term staff members, new employees benefit from hands-on training, mentorship, and years of clinical expertise.
Why employees choose to work here:
• Experienced, long-tenured team members who are dedicated to supporting and training new staff.
• Flexible scheduling options, including staggered shifts, weekend-only schedules with weekend differentials, and accommodations for college and school schedules.
• Supportive nurse managers who promote teamwork, professional development, and employee success.
• Competitive pay and excellent benefits.
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance, allowing employees to thrive both professionally and personally.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a stable career in a skilled nursing environment with strong leadership, flexibility, and a team-oriented culture.
Apply now and be part of something special! Together, let's Grow The Good in our community.
Shift Details
• PT Weekends

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.

Job Description
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.

Sanford 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.