Cook

Davita Inc.; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading senior living community as a part-time Cook, where you will prepare nutritious meals for residents. With a focus on quality and safety, you will contribute to the well-being of seniors in a five-star facility. Enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages with credit for experience

Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits

403b with company match

Tuition Discount Opportunities and Scholarships

Generous vacation plan and paid sick time

Same Day Pay with UKG Wallet

Opportunities for growth and career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of professional culinary experience.
• Background in nutrition or specialized diets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality meals adhering to food codes.
• Manage food service operations and maintain a hygienic kitchen.

Skills

Ability to read English

Communication skills

Strong understanding of food safety

Exceptional cooking skills

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Description

Want a role where you can Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love? Join Saint Therese and be a part of making a difference! We are looking for a part-time Cook to bring their culinary talents to Saint Therese - IHM Senior Living Community. We provide a home for seniors who want to live in a place that has the full continuum of care - meaning residents can move into independent living and then as their care needs evolve, they can move to assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or stay in our short- term rehab center. We are a five-star facility licensed by Medicare and Medicaid and staffed by people who have the experience and passion to provide exceptional care.

Positions available include working every other weekend and every other holiday:

• Full Time - 10 shifts per two week pay period
  
  
  
  • Hours: Majority 10am to 6:30pm with potential for some shifts to work 6am to 2:30pm
  
  
  
  

The Cook position is responsible for creating high-quality meals for our residents, ensuring that all food is crafted to meet established state and local food codes, regulations, and best practices. This role involves meticulous attention to detail in meal preparation to maintain the highest standards of nutrition and safety.

Job duties encompass a range of responsibilities including cooking and baking, as well as cleaning equipment and maintaining operations. You will prepare both hot and cold meals for residents, manage food service for the coffee shop and special events, and carry out general cleaning tasks to ensure a well-organized kitchen environment.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Culinary degree or certification (preferred but not required with equivalent experience).


• Background in nutrition or specialized diets (mechanical, pureed, low-sodium, diabetic diets etc.).

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of professional culinary experience, preferably in assisted living dining, high-end hospitality, or open-kitchen concepts.


• Experience working in high-pressure environments while maintaining quality and presentation.

Special knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to read English and follow dietary cards, menus and production sheets.


• Ability to work cooperatively with others.


• Ability to communicate through English oral and written skills.


• Background in menu development and dietary accommodations (allergies, restrictions, and preferences).


• Proven ability to manage a solo operation or work with a small team efficiently.


• Strong understanding of food safety protocols and kitchen sanitation.


• Exceptional cooking skills with an ability to execute high-quality meals consistently.


• Ability to plan, prep, and execute multiple meals daily without compromising quality.


• Capable of adjusting menus based on ingredient availability and client preferences.


• Keeps a well-maintained, organized, and hygienic workspace at all times.


• Can work independently, meet deadlines, and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.


• When working with support staff, must be able to delegate effectively while maintaining a positive team dynamic by working along with the nursing staff.


• Willingness to adjust to flexible hours based on client needs.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages with credit for experience


• Healthcare, dental, and vision for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period


• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options


• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period


• Generous vacation plan, earned sick time, and paid disability leave


• 403b with company match


• Tuition Discount Opportunities and Scholarships


• Employee Discount Program


• Pet Insurance


• Same Day Pay with UKG Wallet


• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

About Saint Therese:

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.

We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; a campus in Monroe, Michigan, and our newest partnership with St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, Ohio. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.

Saint Therese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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