Compassionate Senior Living Kitchen Cook

Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living; Crosslake (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Management is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare and serve daily meals for residents and guests in our senior living communities in Minnesota. You will follow menus, ensure safety, and provide exceptional customer service in a compassionate, resident-centered environment.

Responsibilities include preparing meals to dietary needs, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, training support staff, and ensuring compliance with HACCP and Minnesota Food Code.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the Culinary Industry as a Cook/Chef.
• Punctual, with a good attendance record.
• Must be mature and emotionally stable using calm and kind tone of voice, remaining calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently, staying on task.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Must be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Must work as a team member with other personnel, Chef Supervisor and Assisted living Director.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• A service-oriented mindset.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and relate well to senior adults.
• Ability to read and complete necessary paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menu and dietary needs, using safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Follow recipes, portion control, and presentation standards to deliver high-quality, attractive meals on schedule.
• Receive, label, and store food properly to ensure safety and minimize waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and work areas.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any issues to the Chef Supervisor.
• Support and direct Wait Staff as needed; assist with training and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with state food safety regulations, including HACCP and the Minnesota Food Code.
• Communicate concerns or incidents to Chef Supervisor or management promptly.
• Support the mission and values of Cornerstone Management Communities.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Cornerstone Management is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare and serve daily meals for residents and guests in our senior living communities in Minnesota. You will follow menus, ensure safety, and provide exceptional customer service in a compassionate, resident-centered environment.

Responsibilities include preparing meals to dietary needs, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, training support staff, and ensuring compliance with HACCP and Minnesota Food Code.