Lead Cook - Long Term Care - Full Time

Good Samaritan; Howard Lake (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous night/ weekend differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a dedicated culinary professional at the Howard Lake, MN facility. You will prepare, cook, and portion meals for patients, residents, staff, and visitors, while maintaining clean, sanitary work areas and following standardized recipes and IDDSI guidelines.

This full-time role operates evenings from 11:00am to 7:00pm, about 30 hours weekly, with generous night and weekend differentials and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Two years experience and leadership experience preferred (location dependent).
• On-the-job training provided.
• Serv Safe may be required to obtain within designated time frame.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties in food preparation as assigned.
• Prepares, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff and visitors.
• Ensures workspace is clean and sanitation is maintained.
• Adheres to recipes and IDDSI guidelines for menus and meals.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reading/Writing

Basic Math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility:

GSS MN Howard Lake Ctr

Location:

Howard Lake, MN

Address:

413 13th Ave, Howard Lake, MN 55349, USA

Shift:

Evening

Job Schedule:

Full time

Weekly Hours:

30.00

Salary Range:

$19.75 - $28.00

Department Details

Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. At the Howard Lake Care Center, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

What’s In It For You

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Shift Details

• 11:00am - 7:00pm
• Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) and holiday rotation required

Job Summary

Performs all duties in food preparation as assigned. Provides daily direction to cooks and other assigned areas ensuring all departmental standards and goals are met. Prepares, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility, preparing and serving food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements. Ensures workspace is clean. Assists Nutrition Manager with duties as assigned. Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation. Performs washing and cleaning duties to insure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas. Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. Prepares and provides the highest quality and safest food possible to patients/residents, co-workers, team members and guests. Works with many internal customers, requiring above average communication as well as excellent team work skills. Displays ability to cook, function and thrive in a dynamic and changing culinary environment. Follows standardized recipes and International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) guidelines to prepare, store and use food and food products. Documents steps, temperatures and outcomes to assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus. Operates equipment such as, but not limited to, mixers, slicers, kettles, combination ovens, food grinders, food processors, ovens, stovetops, induction burners, grills, deep fat fryers, knives, dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators and freezers. Possesses ability to work independently when necessary. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. Exhibits understanding of basic math to appropriately measure alongside displaying proficiency in reading and understanding recipes. Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the location.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Possesses ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions. Ability to perform basic math. Depending upon location applying for, a minimum of two years experience and previous leadership experience preferred. On-the-job training will be provided. Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail]. Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number:

R-0277394

Job Function:

Facilities and General Services

Featured:

No