Cook

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,494 - 40,253; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical and dental plans

Employer paid life insurance

Job summary

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment is seeking a Cook for a part-time seasonal appointment at Itasca State Park. The position requires working rotating shifts including evenings, holidays, and weekends.

The ideal candidate should have experience in food preparation and knowledge of health regulations. Responsibilities include preparing foods, maintaining cleanliness and ensuring exceptional service at the Douglas Lodge. Salary ranges from $21.41 to $29.22 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in food preparation and serving in a restaurant setting.
• Ability to process food orders quickly and accurately.
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention measures.

Responsibilities

• Perform cooking tasks on the line at Douglas Lodge.
• Prep various food items as instructed for the Douglas Lodge.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of food service areas.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Knowledge of health regulations

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Certificate of Culinary Arts

Job description

Job Summary

Cook – part‑time seasonal appointment at Itasca State Park. Must work rotating shifts during the mandatory Must Must must Must Must Must. The season generally runs from the beginning of May to mid‑October, including evenings, holidays and weekends. Salary is $21.41–$29.22 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Perform cooking tasks on the line at Douglas Lodge, preparing fried foods, sandwiches, salads, burgers and other menu items to specification.
• Prep various food items in accordance with the needs of the operation and as instructed for use in the Douglas Lodge and Mary Gibbs kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of the Douglas Lodge and Mary Gibbs Café Food Service Areas as per management expectations and Health Department standards.
• Arrive on time and be ready to work scheduled shifts to completion in order to maintain smooth and exceptional service to customers and to promote teamwork among co‑workers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and serving in a restaurant setting.
• Knowledge of quantity food preparation, cooking, presentation and serving.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, materials and methods used in large‑scale food preparation, clean‑up and storage.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations pertaining to food preparation, storage and cleaning in a public food service setting.
• Knowledge of safety and accident prevention measures sufficient to identify hazards, make repairs, and alert appropriate personnel.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills sufficient to work as a productive member of a team.
• Conflict resolution skills sufficient to negotiate, resolve issues, read situations and settle disputes equitably by finding common ground and cooperation.
• Ability to process food orders quickly and accurately.
• Customer service and communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate complex information to a wide variety of audiences and meet expectations and requirements of staff and customers.
• Time‑management skills sufficient to make decisions and meet deadlines, sometimes with incomplete information, under tight deadlines and pressure by unforeseeable events and/or emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate of Culinary Arts or formal culinary education.
• Supervisory or lead work experience in a restaurant setting.
• Experience working with inventory.
• Experience creating production plans.
• Knowledge of park rules, policies, facilities and other local points of interest.
• First Aid and CPR training.

Additional Requirements

• For positions that require driving responsibilities, an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record is required.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Background check is required prior to employment, consisting of:
• Conflict of Interest Review
• Criminal History Check
• Education Verification
• Employment Reference / Records Check
• License / Certification Verification

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being

Support To Help You Reach Your Career Goals

• Training, classes and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) For Work/life Support

• Voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well‑being or job performance
• Supports mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances and legal issues
• Daily living and convenience services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color, Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy or childbirth‑related disabilities), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, public‑assistance status, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

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