Cook

*Starting wage of $16
Food and Nutrition Services
Cook
1.0 FTE- 80 Hours a Pay Period
5 am to 6:30 pm
Weekends: Every Other
Holidays: Every Other

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

1. Works with the culinary team to provide high-quality foods for patients, residents, caregivers and customers.
2. Prepare special items for patients/customers with dietary restrictions (i.e. gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, etc.)
3. Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing food items for consumption.
4. Operates a variety of kitchen equipment to prepare foods including ovens, fryers, steamers and grills.
5. Performs tasks using proper knife skills to cut, dice and slice whole food items.
6. Handles and prepares raw food items for service (chopping vegetables, cutting raw or cooked meats, preparing sauces, baking)
7. Utilize leftover food appropriately to minimize waste.
8. Cleans, sanitizes, and maintain work areas including coolers and freezers.
9. Follows and understands production records.
10. Follows, understands and is able to scale recipes
11. Maintains required regulatory and HACCP documentation
12. Understands and abides by industry standards for food safety practices
13. Assists with catering events as needed.
14. Assists with menu development for a wide range of customers.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential skills and experience:

• High School/GED Equivalent required
• ServSafe or other nationally accredited food safety Certification preferred
• 1-2 years of quantity cooking in a healthcare setting preferred

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers and position reclassifications.

Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request a transfer. The employee's past performance, experience, training, and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal-opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Education

Required

Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Salary : $16