Cook

Friendship Village of Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities is hiring a Cook/Prep Cook at our Bloomington location to prepare all food items per menu, coordinate with meal service, and maintain quality and presentation. The role emphasizes food safety, proper storage, and sanitary work areas.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of prep cook experience; state certification in Safe Food Handling may be required. Compensation is experience-based.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of prep cook or similar experience.
• State Certified in Safe Food Handling and Sanitation if state certification program exists.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items per menu requirements following designated recipes.
• Prepare plates and garnish food items to be served to residents and guests.
• Prepare food production to coordinate with meal service hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Ensure food safety by monitoring food temperatures and use proper food storage techniques in accordance with state and local standards.
• Maintain work area in a safe and sanitary condition may include cleaning cooking equipment, and other areas of the kitchen as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Certified in Safe Food Handling and Sanitation

Job description

Community: Friendship Village of Bloomington Address: 8100 Highwood Drive Bloomington, Minnesota 55438 Pay Range $18.68-$25.63+ Hourly

Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences. At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission.

Join our talented team of Cooks today! A few details about the role:

• Prepare all food items per menu requirements following designated recipes.
• Prepare plates and garnish food items to be served to residents and guests.
• Prepare food production to coordinate with meal service hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Ensure food safety by monitoring food temperatures and use proper food storage techniques in accordance with state and local standards.
• Maintain work area in a safe and sanitary condition may include cleaning cooking equipment, and other areas of the kitchen as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience as a prep cook or similar position.
• State Certified in Safe Food Handling and Sanitation if state certification program exists.
• Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.
• Pay is commensurate with experience.
• Starting pay will be determined by skills, experience, and internal equity.
• Pay determined by level of experience and position-related competencies.

Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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