Cook: Part-Time

Good Shepherd Lutheran Services; Rushford (MN); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

Pension match

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Referral Bonus

Sign on Bonus

Scholarships and other benefits

Job summary

Good Shepherd Lutheran Services in Minnesota seeks a kitchen role to prepare and serve meals for residents and deliver to rooms as needed. You will cook, bake, and keep the kitchen clean and compliant with safety standards.

The role involves following menus, assisting nursing staff, monitoring inventory, and stepping in for the Dietary Manager when absent. It requires responsiveness, teamwork, and careful observation of residents' conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to cook quality and nutritional meals under direction.
• Must direct dietary aides regarding meal preparation.
• Must observe safety rules when using equipment.
• Follow duty, work assignments and standardized recipes.

Responsibilities

• Cook and bake according to schedule. Keep food preparation area, utensils and equipment clean and sanitized.
• Clean according to schedule or assigned by Dietary Manager.
• Take charge of dietary department in absence of the Dietary Manager.
• Monitor inventory as used and report to manager if item(s) are low.
• Follow established policies and procedures of the Dietary Department.
• Cooks meals following planned menus. Bake and prep per schedule posted.
• Serves meals using required amounts of food and diet order.
• Make sure required food is taken from the freezer and put in the refrigerator for thawing per schedule.
• Must be aware of potential wet floor from water and grease.
• Must anticipate 180° water in all faucets in kitchen.
• Must observe and follow all safety rules when using equipment: use of potholders; cutting and slicing foods; use of mixer.
• Must use ladder for items higher than eye level.
• Must know location of fire extinguisher and how to use.
• Follow proper lifting procedures and body mechanics.
• Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition or other information to the Charge Nurse.

Skills

Patience

Gentleness

Integrity

Teamwork

Accountability

Observational skills

Adaptability

Communication

Education

18+ years old

Reading & writing skills

Job description

Hours:

Non-Exempt. Works a maximum of forty (40) hours per week, as assigned by the Dietary Manager.

Reports To:

Dietary Manager

Travel:

None

Job Summary:

Prepare and serve meals to be transported to dining room and to be delivered to rooms by nursing assistants.

Work Environment:

Works in well lighted well-ventilated work area. Subject to falls, strains, burns heat and cold. Subject to handling contaminated articles.

Essential Functions:

• Cook and bake according to schedule. Keep food preparation area, utensils and equipment clean and sanitized.
• Clean according to schedule or assigned by Dietary Manager.
• Take charge of dietary department in absence of the Dietary Manager.
• Monitor inventory as used and report to manager if item(s) are low.
• Follow established policies and procedures of the Dietary Department.
• Cooks meals following planned menus. Bake and prep per schedule posted.
• Serves meals using required amounts of food and diet order.
• Make sure required food is taken from the freezer and put in the refrigerator for thawing per schedule.
• Must be aware of potential wet floor from water and grease.
• Must anticipate 180° water in all faucets in kitchen.
• Must observe and follow all safety rules when using equipment: use of potholders; cutting and slicing foods; use of mixer.
• Must use ladder for items higher than eye level.
• Must know location of fire extinguisher and how to use.
• Follow proper lifting procedures and body mechanics.
• Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition or other information to the Charge Nurse.

Skills and Abilities:

• Sensitivity to the needs and feelings of the residents and families.
• Ability to work congenially with others, willingness to help others and flexible.
• Respect confidentiality with information.
• Good health with emotional and mental maturity.
• Respect for human life and individuality (feelings and opinions which differ from those of the other staff.)
• Patience, gentleness, concern and sincerity.
• Positive attitude, encouragement, optimism, hopefulness and realism.
• Accountability, especially for one’s own actions.
• Warmth and friendliness.
• Integrity, tact and diplomacy in contact with residents, family and co-workers.
• Ability to accept supervision and responsibility.
• Neat and well groomed.
• Economical and careful with property and supplies.
• Good observational skills to observe changes in residents physical and mental condition.
• Rest calmly and efficiently in new or stressful situations.
• Follow duty, work assignments and standardized recipes.

Physical Demands:

• Stands, stoops, lifts heavy items, bends, pushes, pulls and walks short distances during the day.
• Exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity.
• Exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Qualifications:

A. Education/Other-

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions, document tasks completed.

B. Personal-

• Must have the ability to cook quality and nutritional meals under the direction of the Food Service Director.
• Must be able to direct dietary aides regarding meal preparation.

Benefits ~

Paid Time Off, Shift Differentials, Pension match, Health & Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Referral Bonus, Sign on Bonus, Scholarships and other benefits