Dietary Cook 10am-6:30pm

Missions Inc. Programs; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled-care facility in Plymouth, Minnesota, is seeking a Dietary Cook to prepare meals and ensure proper food handling. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of cooking experience and excellent customer service skills. Responsibilities include meal preparation, maintaining health regulations, and providing a positive dining experience for residents and guests. This role offers a chance to contribute to residents' quality of life.

Qualifications

• One year cooking experience minimum.
• Reliable means of transportation to and from work.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to follow recipes with accuracy.
• Understanding of basic cooking techniques.
• Reliable transportation to work.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation.
• Food preparation and proper storage.
• Assist maintaining all health code regulations in kitchen.
• Ensure that all food is presented in an attractive and appetizing manner.
• Provide excellent service to residents and guests.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Positive attitude

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to follow recipes

Understanding of basic cooking techniques

Transportation

Cooking experience

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Dietary Cook 10am-6:30pm role at Missions Inc. Programs. Opened in 1964 as the only skilled-care facility in Minnesota exclusively for men, Mission Nursing Home provides short-term and long-term care for up to 65 residents who may be experiencing a variety of physical and behavioral health issues. Services include skilled nursing care, physical, occupational and speech therapies, nutrition assistance, and social and recreational activities to help residents attain the optimum quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation
• Food preparation and proper storage
• Assist maintaining all health code regulations in kitchen
• Ensure that all food is presented in an attractive and appetizing manner
• Prepare texture modified diets
• Prepare therapeutic modified diets
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and guests
• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen and dining areas
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to follow recipes
• Understanding of basic cooking techniques
• Reliable means of transportation to and from work
• One year cooking experience minimum

Physical Requirements

(based on essential functions): Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Each day is spent standing 80% of the time, walking 20% of the time and sitting 0% of the time. This position requires infrequent stooping, bending and squatting. On a frequent basis, may be required to reach at, above or below shoulder level.