Cook

americanbaptisthomes; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Part-time schedule

Quick hiring

Job summary

Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Minnesota is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare flavorful, high-quality meals for residents according to menus and dietary needs, while helping lead a culinary team in daily kitchen operations.

You will maintain rigorous kitchen sanitation, assist with ingredient sourcing and inventory, support production scheduling and workflow, and ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and adherence to standards. English reading and speaking skills are required.

Qualifications

• Previous professional cooking experience required.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and practices.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents per menu and dietary needs.
• Lead a culinary team in daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and cleanliness.
• Assist with ingredient sourcing and inventory.
• Support production scheduling and kitchen workflow.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

English language proficiency

Job description

Begin a rewarding career—join Thorne Crest Senior Living Community as a Cook where your commitment and compassion will directly impact the lives of others!

Why Join Us?

• People First:Develop meaningful relationships with residents and staff members
• Competitive Pay:$17.00-$22.00/hr + credit for experience
• Schedule:This is a part-time position.
• Supportive Team:We value our caregivers as much as our clients
• Quick Hiring:Applytoday and hear back within 48 hours

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and cook flavorful, high-quality meals for residents in accordance with menu guidelines and dietary needs
• Assist in leading a talented culinary team in daily kitchen operations
• Maintain high standards of kitchen sanitation and cleanliness
• Help with ingredient sourcing and inventory management
• Support production scheduling and kitchen workflow management
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards are met

What You'll Need:

• Prior experience cooking in a professional setting required
• Knowledge of food safety standards
• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.