Compassionate Part-Time Cook for Senior Care Kitchen

Good Samaritan; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Work/life balance

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to quality care for seniors in a Christian setting. This part-time cook role prepares and serves meals for patients/residents and staff, adhering to dietary guidelines and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities include food preparation, equipment operation, cleanliness and safety, with collaboration across departments and strong teamwork. Some locations may require Serv Safe, BLS, or a driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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.
• Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame.
• 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 on location requirements.
• Depending on location, may be required to drive. Valid Driver's License may be required.
• Drivers license required for transporting food between facilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to insure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• Prepares and provides the highest quality and safest food possible to patients/residents, co-workers, team members and guests.
• Works with many internal customers, requiring above average communication as well as excellent team work skills.
• Displays ability to cook, function and thrive in a dynamic and changing culinary environment.
• Follows standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines to prepare, store and use food and food products.
• Documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes to assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus.
• Operates equipment such as mixers, slicers, kettles, ovens, etc.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to quality care for seniors in a Christian setting. This part-time cook role prepares and serves meals for patients/residents and staff, adhering to dietary guidelines and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities include food preparation, equipment operation, cleanliness and safety, with collaboration across departments and strong teamwork. Some locations may require Serv Safe, BLS, or a driver's license.