Cook - New Ulm, United States - Allina Health

    Allina Health
    Allina Health New Ulm, United States

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    Description
    Number of Job Openings Available:
    1
    Date Posted:
    April 16, 2024
    Department:
    Dietary
    Shift:
    Day/Evening (United States of America)
    Shift Length:
    8 hour shift
    Hours Per Week:
    32
    Union Contract:
    Non-Union
    Weekend Rotation:
    Every Other
    Job Summary:
    Responsible for the preparation of all food served to patients, staff and customers. Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.
    Key Position Details:
    • .8 FTE (32 hours/week)
    • Day/Evening
    • Every other weekend, rotating holidays
    Job Description:

    Principle Responsibilities
    • Prepares food in a timely, appealing and appetizing manner.
      • Prepares food using standardized recipes and proper cooking methods for patients, staff and special functions.
      • Adequate quantities of food are prepared based on patient need and cafeteria volumes.
      • Understands special diets and consults with dietitian as needed.
    • Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.
      • Checks temperatures regularly prior to serving food.
      • Labels, dates, covers and store food properly.
      • Utilizes sanitizing techniques for food, self and equipment.
    • May assist in restocking work station.
      • May assist in putting away grocery orders.
      • May operate cash register.
      • May assist with menu development.
      • May maintain adequate food stock to meet the menu requirements and patient requests.
      • Other duties as assigned.
    Job Requirements
    • Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
    • Associate's or Vocational degree in the culinary field preferred
    • 0 to 2 years of food service experience preferred
    • Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice
    • Certification for Food Safety and Handling upon hire preferred
    Physical Demands
    Medium Work:
    Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently