Cook/Dishwasher

Ecumen; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth, MN is hiring a Part-Time Cook/Dishwasher. The role involves cooking, prepping, and serving meals for residents while accommodating dietary needs. Schedule includes 48 hours over two weeks with specific shifts for dishwasher and cook duties.

Target pay range is $19.76–$22.55 per hour, with benefits based on scheduled hours. Join a nonprofit senior living provider with long-standing community service.

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.
• Knowledge of dietary needs and special diets and ability to accommodate residents.

Responsibilities

• Provides exemplary service to 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; operates and maintains equipment; reports shortages/overages to supervisor.
• Follows recipes and production guidelines; adjusts portions and leftovers; ensures proper product usage.
• Maintains inventory of food and supplies; notifies supervisor if items are missing.
• Keeps work area clean, sanitary, safe and organized; complies with regulations.
• Stocking and putting away groceries; labeling, dating and rotating stock.
• Collaborates with department leaders to plan events ensuring adequate product and labor.
• Ensures residents on special diets receive appropriate meals and accommodations.
• Demonstrates proper safety and sanitation techniques; works in a changing environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Commercial kitchen experience

Serv Safe certification or equivalent

Certified Food Protection Manager

Job description

Part-Time Cook/Dishwasher

Ecumen Lakeshore is located at 40th avenue east and London Road in Duluth, MN. The campus is situated along the picturesque shores of Lake Superior, providing a serene and beautiful backdrop for both our 40 assisted living and 20 memory care apartments, and short-term rehab and post-hospital care for up to 60 patients. With a non-profit history spanning 93 years, Ecumen Lakeshore is a renowned provider of senior housing and services in the region. Join our team and be a part of our commitment to delivering quality care and fostering an environment where residents can thrive.

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.

Schedule: 48 Hours/2 weeks

• Week 1
  • Friday: 730-4pm Dishwasher
  • Monday 730-4pm Dishwasher
  • Thursday 6-230pm Breakfast cook
• Week 2
  • Friday 6-230pm Breakfast cook
  • Saturday- 11-7pm PM cook
  • Sunday- 11-7pm PM cook

About Us:

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.

The targeted pay range for this job is $19.76- $22.55 per hour.

Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

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.

• 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:

1. Provides exemplary service to our residents, families and guests, ensuring all feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Maintains adequate inventory of food and supplies notifying supervisor if they are missing something.
5. Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area. Complies with all federal and state regulations.
6. 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.
7. Partners with department leaders to maintain awareness of facility special events and activities to ensure adequate product and labor are available.
8. Ensures residents with special diets receive appropriate food. Accommodates resident requests promptly.
9. Demonstrates proper safety and sanitation techniques as part of the work.
10. Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the leadership team.
11. 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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