Cook

Ecumen; North Branch (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ecumen North Branch is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents, families, and staff, while accommodating dietary needs and requests. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and adherence to facility policies in a senior living environment.

The Cook will handle food prep, cooking, and serving operations, ensuring quality, portion control, and compliance with health regulations. This position offers part-time or full-time hours with varied shifts to support resident dining

Qualifications

• Must be 17 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides exemplary service to residents, families and guests, ensuring welcome and courteous service.
• Preps, cooks and serves meals; operates equipment; reports shortages to supervisor.
• Follows recipes and production guidelines; manages leftovers and portion control.

Skills

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

The Cook is responsible for proper food prep, cooking and service of food while recognizing special diets, resident’s dietary needs and requests. This position maintains work areas in proper order and follows established policies and procedures of the facility while demonstrating high levels of service.

About Us

Ecumen North Branch consists of 51 assisted living rental apartment homes, 68 nursing home beds, 20 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care as well as transitional care services.

Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.

Opportunity Details

Schedule:

• Part-Time or Full-Time
• Shift: 6am-2pm (Part-Time or Full-Time) and 11am-7pm (Part-Time)- 45 hrs bi-weekly
• Position will work every other Weekend Saturday and Sunday & every other Holiday rotation.

Pay:

• The targeted pay range for this job is $20.64 to $22.08 per hour.
• Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits:

• Ecumen offers a benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provides exemplary service to our residents, families and guests, ensuring all feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service.
• Preps, prepares, cooks and serves meals to residents, families, guests and employees. Properly operates and maintains all equipment in the food preparation area. Reports production shortages/overages to the supervisor immediately.
• Accurately follows directions and recipes. Ability to convert recipes for various size groups. Follows production guidelines for best product usage, portion control and use of leftovers.
• Maintains adequate inventory of food and supplies notifying supervisor if they are missing something.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area. Complies with all federal and state regulations.
• Assists with stocking and putting away groceries as directed. Products will be labeled, dated and rotated ensuring an adequate, fresh inventory of food and supplies.
• Partners with department leaders to maintain awareness of facility special events and activities to ensure adequate product and labor are available.
• Ensures residents with special diets receive appropriate food. Accommodates resident requests promptly.
• Demonstrates proper safety and sanitation techniques as part of the work.
• Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the leadership team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must be 17 years of age or older
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Commercial kitchen experience
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment
• Previous senior care experience
• Serv Safe certification or equivalentCertified Food Protection Manager