Cold Kitchen Cook | Bakery & Salads Expert

The Goodman Group, LLC; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodman Group, LLC is seeking a Cook in Minnesota to prepare cold foods, bakery and salad items for our residents. The role requires following menus, recipes, and safety standards while maintaining portion control and timely service.

Shifts are rotating 6am-2pm or 10am-6pm with pay ranging from $20 to $25 per hour based on experience. Prior kitchen experience and food safety knowledge are preferred to support therapeutic and daily meal needs for residents.

Qualifications

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals that follow the menus and recipes. Food must be taste and temperature palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Inspect special diet trays to ensure the correct diet is served to the residents. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus. Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Prepare cold item foods, bakery and salad items.
• Cook hot foods as directed by Supervisor(s). Ensure culinary practices, procedures and food safety are followed.
• Adhere to food service timelines.
• Prepare and serve only authorized food substitutions to residents who refuse daily menu food options.
• Serve meals to residents and guests as needed.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and Food ServSafe regulations.
• Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Assist with food prep for the upcoming meal and day.
• Assist with the inventory and replenishment process for food and supplies.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Store in-coming food and supplies as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent decision making

Effective communication

Resident care sensitivity

Clear communication with team

Education

6 months kitchen experience

Large quantity cooking

Food safety knowledge

State and federal requirements

Job description

The Goodman Group, LLC is seeking a Cook in Minnesota to prepare cold foods, bakery and salad items for our residents. The role requires following menus, recipes, and safety standards while maintaining portion control and timely service.

Shifts are rotating 6am-2pm or 10am-6pm with pay ranging from $20 to $25 per hour based on experience. Prior kitchen experience and food safety knowledge are preferred to support therapeutic and daily meal needs for residents.