Cook, Full-Time

Ecumen; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

6% 401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ecumen Prairie Hill and Ecumen Sand Prairie in St. Peter, Minnesota, are hiring a full-time Cook to prepare and serve meals while honoring residents' dietary needs and requests.

The role requires commitment to safety, sanitation and excellent service in a senior living environment. Key duties include meal prep, service, inventory, and collaboration with department leaders for special events, with a schedule of 5:30am–2:30pm across weekdays, every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• Communicates effectively with residents, families and staff.
• Adheres to safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of dietary needs and resident requests.

Responsibilities

• Provides service to residents, families and guests with courtesy and responsiveness.
• Preps, cooks and serves meals; operates kitchen equipment and reports shortages.
• Follows recipes, adjusts portions for group sizes and manages leftovers.
• Maintains inventory and keeps a clean, sanitary work area; complies with regulations.
• Stocking groceries and coordinating with department leaders for events and staffing.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Safety and sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

About Us

Ecumen Prairie Hill and Ecumen Sand Prairie are hiring a Cook. Ecumen Sand Prairie consists of 42 assisted living rental apartment homes, and Ecumen Prairie Hill consists of 43 independent living and assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 20 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services. Both are located in St. Peter, Minnesota.

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.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Shift: 5:30am-2:30pm
• Position works various weekdays, every other weekend, and every other holiday rotation.

Pay

• The targeted pay range for this job is $21.00-$23.00 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits

• Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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