Chef - Assisted Living

Ebenezer; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Reliable schedule

Job summary

The Sanctuary at Brooklyn Center, part of Ebenezer, is seeking a Chef/Cook to prepare meals for residents in a warm senior living community. You will follow standardized recipes, manage portions, and ensure nutritional value while meeting regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, handling special events, and maintaining food safety. Minnesota-specific certifications may be required within 90 days, with benefits included and a consistent schedule.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of experience in kitchen/food service.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• Food Handlers certification within 90 Days issued by ANAB-CFP.
• CFPM certification issued by Minnesota for MN locations within 90 Days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food to specified temperatures using standardized recipes.
• Assemble meals and bakery items within designated time frames and assist with events.
• Prepare texturized diets per IDDSI standards.
• Maintain clean, sanitary workspace and proper cleaning protocols.
• Supervise kitchen staff and communicate resident feedback on meals and service.

Skills

Food safety

IDDSI knowledge

Microsoft basics

Education

Food Handlers certification (ANAB-CFP) within 90 Days

CFPM Minnesota certification within 90 Days

Vocational School/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. We’re hiring our next Chef!

Culinary schedule includes 48 hours in two weeks and works every other weekend. Day/Early Evening shift

Week 1: Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun - 10am-7pm

Week 2: Thur & Fri - 10am-7pm

Benefits Overview

• Eligible for Full beneifts package
• Reliable Schedule

This Chef/Cook 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

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
• 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