What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook (64 hours per pay period) position at Mille Lacs Health System?
Summary
The Cook position prepares and serves food following menus and recipes in accordance in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as MLHS Nutrition Services policies and procedures. Ensures high quality food service at all times.
Job Duties
The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.
- Prepares food according to menu, recipes, prep/pull sheets and diet extensions following safe food handling procedures*
- Ensures portion control, temperature and appearance of all items meet standards*
- Prepare, set up, serve and clean up special catering events*
- Ensures timely beginning of meal service*
- Assist with meal service as assigned
- Operates dish machine to wash dishes, pots/pans and utensils*
- Stores clean dishes according to standards*
- Clean and sanitize food delivery equipment*
- Follows cleaning and sanitizing procedures*
- Perform work efficiently while maintaining a neat sanitary work area*
- Promptly report malfunctioning equipment to Manager, Lead, Nutrition Services Coordinator and/or Maintenance
- May be assigned to run cash register
- Put away groceries as assigned*
- Must complete all Healthstream training assignments
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee will comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, including safety policies, procedures, and rules. All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.
Required Education and Experience
- Previous quantity cooking experience
Preferred Education and Experience
- ServSafe certified
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Demonstrates knowledge of food safety/sanitation regulations
- Good customer service skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good oral communication skills
- Ability to plan, prioritize and perform work independently
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment requiring several duty changes
- Computer skills including Word and Outlook
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Service Worker. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Sunday with day and evening shifts, rotating weekends and holidays.
Supervisory Responsibility
Position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Salary : $17 - $25