Cook/Food Coordinator - Full Time

St. Cloud Hospital; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Cloud Hospital is seeking a dedicated Cook/Food Coordinator to prepare and serve meals primarily for Senior Dining and Meals on Wheels. As a critical member of the kitchen team, you will manage food preparation, adhere to safety standards, and maintain quality menu service to our community's older adults. Join us to contribute positively to the lives of our clients through compassionate service.

Benefits

PTO (17 days your first year)

8 paid holidays

Health insurance

401(k) plan with agency match

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must become certified as a Food Manager within 3 months.
• One year of quantity cooking experience is preferred.
• A current driver's license and access to an insured vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Allows ordering, storing and recording food purchases.
• Assures meal preparation follows health requirements.
• Plans and directs kitchen staff to ensure meal quality.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Food Safety Compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Current State of Minnesota Certified Food Manager

Job description

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Who is Catholic Charities?

We are a passionate group of individuals who serve our clients and enjoy working hard to show our values of: Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity and Service in everything we do! Catholic Charities serves people across the heart of our state. We are a nonprofit organization supported by generous individuals, foundations, businesses and faith communities. At the heart of what Catholic Charities does is people. People seeking help, people offering help, and people who believe that we are all a community of neighbors, here in Central Minnesota. The most important people to us are our clients: those who we humbly serve.

Job Summary

The Food Coordinator is primarily responsible for preparing and serving meals for Senior Dining/Meals on Wheels. May also be responsible for preparing meals for other entities such as the Summer Food Service Program, an outside daycare or Adult Daycare Program, catered meals or events, and other meals as designated. The Food Coordinator is responsible for preparing food for the site as well as the satellite site(s) and other contracted programs. Meals are transported in a manner so that temperatures (hot or cold) are retained. Responsibilities also include ordering food and supplies as well as kitchen management. The Food Coordinator has responsibility for proper food handling, preparation and storage methods. She/he must operate within the budget and other program guidelines.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs preparation of meal: provides instructions to kitchen staff and volunteers to assure quality menu preparation that meets menu requirements & program standards & served on a timely basis to congregate diners and Meals on Wheels diners.
• Assures meal preparation follows MN Department of Health & OSHA requirements: identify hazards in the work & properly resolve/minimize; train staff to compliance; conduct regular in-house inspections; and monitor cleaning schedule completion.
• Prepares wholesome food for meals according to program and menu directives/guidelines.
• Orders, stores and records food purchases and donations: Orders food and supplies weekly utilizing vendor order guide; maintains inventory of food items; stores all food according to MN Food Code; performs inspections of equipment.
• Communication with Site Councils & internal staff: maintain regular contact with Site Supervisor regarding concerns/issues; participate in Site Council meetings.
• Implements agency policies and procedures & continues knowledge in role of the Older Americans Act and the MN Board on Aging.
  
  

Job Requirements

Education/Training: High School Diploma or Equivalent; Current State of Minnesota Certified Food Manager (or the ability to become certified within 3 months); A current driver's license; Access to an insured vehicle.

Job Related Experience: One year of quantity cooking. Knowledge of food service equipment operation is helpful.

Benefits Starting At 20 Hours/week

• PTO (17 days your first year)
• 8 paid holidays (7 full days, 2 half days)
• Extended paid leave (5 days)
• Health insurance
• Waive-off credit for those who have other group health insurance
• Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Optional life insurance coverage for yourself, spouse and/or dependents
• Optional Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) Accounts for medical, dependent care and adoption expenses
• 401(k) plan with agency match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Wellness Program
• the Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
  
  

To apply for this position, please send your resume to [e-mail] or apply online at www.ccstcloud.org. For a complete up to-date listing of open job positions please visit the Catholic Charities website at: www.ccstcloud.org/employment

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