Cook - Coon Rapids, United States - Allina Health

    Allina Health
    Allina Health Coon Rapids, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Regular, Full time
    Description

    Number of Job Openings Available:

    1

    Date Posted:

    May 01, 2024

    Department:

    Food Services Mercy

    Shift:

    Day/Evening (United States of America)

    Shift Length:

    8 hour shift

    Hours Per Week:

    40

    Union Contract:

    SEIU-4-Mercy Service Workers

    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:

    • Every other weekend
    • variable 8-hour day/evening shifts
    • Benefit eligible

    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

    Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.