Cook Casual

Allina Health
United States, Minnesota, Saint Paul
Nov 07, 2024
Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: November 06, 2024 Department: 16000782 Food Services UTD Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: < 7 hour shift Hours Per Week: 0 Union Contract: SEIU-4-United Service Workers Weekend Rotation: Occasional Job Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: Casual position Shifts are less than 7 hours in length - day / evening Variable start times Occasional weekends SEIU represented position Job Description: Responsible for the preparation of all food served to patients, staff and customers. Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety. 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. Required Qualifications Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED Associate's or Vocational degree in the culinary field 0 to 2 years of food service experience Licenses/Certifications 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 weightUp to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently