Chef - AL

Ebenezer; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO & Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Earned wage access

Job summary

The Sanctuary at Brooklyn Center is seeking a Kitchen/Food Service role to prepare meals, follow standardized recipes, and ensure quality and safety for residents. Typical duties include cooking, assembling meals, and assisting with events while maintaining a clean kitchen and adhering to IDDSI standards.

Applicants should have 0–1 year experience, be at least 18, and obtain or show a valid Food Handler certification.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of experience in food service.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• Food Handler certification issued by ANAB-CFP within 90 days or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to specified temperatures using standardized recipes.
• Assemble meals and bakery items within timeframes; assist with events.
• Follow IDDSI standards for texturized diets.
• Maintain clean, sanitary work area and proper cleaning schedules.
• Supervise kitchen staff in supervisor's absence and communicate resident/guest feedback.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Food Handler certification (ANAB-CFP)

Food Protection Manager certification (CFPM) MN

Associate Degree - Food Service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

The Sanctuary at Brooklyn Center Senior Living is an affordable, friendly senior living community located near the crossroads of I-694, I-94 and Highway 100 in Brooklyn Center. Just down the street from CVS and CUB Foods, The Sanctuary community hosts 158 Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments. Our residents enjoy worry-free living in a warm and friendly community with services to meet their individual needs.
Week 1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat & Sun - 6am-3pm
Week 2: Tues, Wed, Thur & Fri - 6am - 3pm
This position is responsible for ensuring that meals are prepared and presented in accordance with applicable regulations and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items to specified temperatures, following standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality, nutritional value, and proper portioning. Weigh and measure ingredients per standardized recipes.
• Assemble meals and bakery items within designated time frames, complete daily preparation tasks accurately, and assist with special events.
• Proper knowledge and preparation of texturized diets utilizing International Dysphagia Diet Standardization (IDDSI) standards.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment by following proper cleaning schedules, using recommended equipment and chemicals, separating clean and dirty areas, and thoroughly scrubbing pots and pans as required.
• Demonstrates the ability to supervise kitchen staff, manage daily operations and customer service in the supervisor’s absence, and effectively communicate resident and guest feedback on meal and service quality.

Required Qualifications

• 0 - 1 Year Experience
• Must be 18+ years old
• Food Handlers certification Issued by an ANAB-CFP accredited food sanitation program within 90 Days or

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational School Technical Training or Associate Degree - Food Service
• 1 - 3 Years Experience
• Working knowledge of basic Microsoft applications
• Food Protection Manager certification Issued by an ANAB-CFP accredited food sanitation program within 90 Days or
• Certified Food Protection Manager certificate (CFPM) Must be issued by the State of Minnesota for locations in the state of MN within 90 Days

Benefit Overview

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status