Cook

Presbyterian Homes & Services; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,188; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Employer contribution to HSA

Paid time off (PTO)

College partnership educational discounts

Job summary

Presbyterian Homes & Services is looking for a full-time Cook to join their Folkestone community in Wayzata, MN. This role involves creating high-quality meals for older adults while adhering to food handling regulations.

Our supportive environment offers close-knit community connections, professional growth, and wellness benefits. Enjoy competitive pay, robust benefits including health and retirement plans, and opportunities to enrich the lives of older adults.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of State and Federal food‑handling regulations is strongly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality meals and dining experiences for customers.
• Prepare and serve attractive, nutritious meals consistent with regulations.

Skills

Food handling regulations

Communication in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Put Your Purpose To Work at PHS • We Have a Place for YOU • Apply To Folkestone Today!At Folkestone, you find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like‑minded people focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling for care. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry--focused on helping to understand people's needs and working together to be supportive and empowering in order to build a vibrant and thriving community. You benefit from a close‑knit community‑based team and a supportive organization with opportunities for movement and growth.

Folkestone is seeking Full‑Time Cooks to join our team.

SITES SUPPORTED AND SCHEDULE: This Full‑time position is scheduled at 40 hours/week with every other weekend and holiday rotation.

REPORTING STRUCTURE: The Cook position reports the Executive Chef.

ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY

Folkestone 100 Promenade Avenue Wayzata, MN 55391

Folkestone is a progressive "green" community featuring access to pedestrian walkways, shopping and dining, plazas and open space, public art and fountains - all walking distance from downtown Wayzata and Lake Minnetonka.

As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:

• Heated underground parking for all employees
• Discounted employee meals
• Free Fitness Center access
• Heated streets and sidewalks (no snow and ice in the winter!)
• Lots of dining choices nearby
• Brand new equipment

This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, Assisted Living with Memory Care, Enhanced Assisted Living, Care Center/Long Term Care

What Differentiates PHS

By prioritizing the needs of our people, it changes the focus of the organization (PHS) to enabling, empowering, engaging, educating and inspiring YOU and the people we all touch. You, as a team member are able to bring your talents to your work, and to access the support needed to be set up for success. Together, we all make up who PHS is. As a faith‑based nonprofit organization, PHS considers our Christian Ministry values to be at the heart of all we do and it forms the cornerstone of our identity as an organization. We strive to reflect the love of God and define our service to you and others as an expression of God’s grace. Hiring people that value and support our community and culture is as important to us as hiring people who have the skills for the position. Together, our team and volunteers offer their gifts and serve more than 26,000 older adults each year.

All are welcome: Presbyterian Homes & Services strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for residents, guests, employees, and volunteers. Our Biblical Framework and "Love One Another" Christian ministry theme (John 13:34) guide every action and help us to focus on our Mission: To honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults.

Responsibilities

The Cook is responsible for creating high quality meals and dining experience for customers by preparing and serving attractive, nutritious and palatable meals consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures and best practices.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of State and Federal food‑handling regulations, including food service operations strong desired.
• Demonstrated compatibility PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Pay Range

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $21.00 - $22.64 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS’s typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee’s qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.

Benefits

Full‑time benefits‑eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

Full and Part‑time benefits‑eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short‑term & long‑term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

About PHS

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith‑based organization providing a broad array of high‑quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS‑affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co‑owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well‑being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.