Cook
Buffalo, MN 
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Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

January 08, 2024

Department:

40008300 Nutritional Services

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-Buffalo-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:

  • Casual fill-in Position for vacation and sick
  • Day-Evening varying shift length between 500am-8pm
  • In-patient and retail cafeteria

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.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
0 to 2 years
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