Cook

Ecumen; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit senior living provider is seeking a Cook for its Owatonna location. The Cook is responsible for food preparation, cooking, and service, ensuring dietary needs are met. This role includes maintaining a clean work environment and preparing meals in compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

Paid time off for Sick & Safe time

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Commercial kitchen experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides exemplary service to residents, families, and guests.
• Prepares, cooks, and serves meals while complying with safety regulations.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Communication

Safety and Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Knowledge of kitchen equipment

Job description

Cook | On Call / As Needed / Casual | Owatonna MN.

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 Brooks & Countryside is hiring a Cook. Ecumen Brooks consists of 38 assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 12 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services and is located in Owatonna, Minnesota. Ecumen Countryside consists of 61 assisted living rental apartment homes and is located in Owatonna, Minnesota.

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.

Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is$18.00 -$21.00 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Schedule:On Call / PRN / As Needed. Pick up shifts as they become available.

Benefits: Team members working casually/on-call are eligible for paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, and 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 16 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 equivalent
• Certified Food Protection Manager

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