Cook, Long Term Care

Job Description

Facility: GSS SD Rapid City St Martin
Location: Rapid City, SD
Address: 4825 Jericho Way, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: 16.00 - 23.50

Job Summary

Prepares, assemble baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility, preparing and serving food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements. Coordinates production, prepares and serves nutritious, appealing meals to residents following physician’s orders, standards, and regulations, and company policies and procedures. Prepare meals following established recipes. Assists with development of pleasing and unique recipes and menu creation. Maintains continuous quality improvement of meals prepared and served daily.

Observes, measures, and documents information as assigned. Receives and shares information; observes and report and residents’ change in condition to appropriate staff.

Provides residents with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans. Notifies appropriate staff of any problems, uses safe lifting techniques, immediately cleans up spills and messes, demonstrates proper use of chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing and appropriate use of kitchen equipment and tools, and follows all company policies and procedures.

Follows location infection control policies and procedures, OSHA, and CDC guidelines that apply to serving food, assisting residents, and cleaning. Complete all necessary in-person and electronic trainings that are assigned, and attend required department meetings.

This position will be held accountable for complying with all related laws, regulations, company policies and procedures pertaining to his or her position.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Job Requirements

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Possesses ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions. Ability to perform basic math. Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred. On-the-job training will be provided.

Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame. Additional endorsements to Serv Safe may be required depending upon location. Fulfill annual continuing education requirements of the department and facility including departmental meetings, safety education and mandatory in-services.

Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending upon location requirements.

Depending on location, may be required to drive. Valid Driver's License may be required.

Benefits

The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.