Cook - Nutrition Services - Full Time Time - Mille Lacs Health System

Summary

The Cook position prepares and serves food following menus and recipes 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 for Cook

• Prepares food according to the 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
• Prepares and delivers snacks per rotation
• May be assigned to run the cash register
• Put away groceries as assigned
  
  

Required Education and Experience

• Previous quantity cooking experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Health care industry experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• ServSafe certified

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Service Worker. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Sunday with day and evening shifts, rotating weekends and holidays.