Cook - FT

Njmasonic; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double-time pay for holidays

Complimentary meals

Job summary

An esteemed senior living community in Maple Grove is looking for a Full Time Cook. This role involves hands-on cooking and ensuring high standards of food quality and cleanliness. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, a culinary degree is preferred, and at least one year of cooking experience in a restaurant or similar environment. The position emphasizes hospitality and engagement with residents while supporting community standards. Enjoy benefits like double-time pay for holidays and complimentary meals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year cooking experience, preferably in a restaurant or senior living.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
• Adhere to food quality and presentation standards.
• Produce and serve menu following nutritional criteria.
• Demonstrate cooking preparation and production knowledge.
• Evaluate food service quality and adjust as necessary.
• Create a positive marketing environment.

Skills

Food quality standards

Cooking preparation

Sanitation and cleanliness

Speed and efficiency

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Looking for a Full Time Cook!

$20 - 23 PER HOUR

Double-time Pay for Holidays

Complimentary Meals

When you work at Havenwood of Maple Grove, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Havenwood of Maple Grove is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Culinary Services Department. Is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Cook:

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement, please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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