Resident Dining Cook & Kitchen Lead

Good-Shepherd-Lutheran-Services-; Rushford (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

Pension match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Referral Bonus

Sign on Bonus

Scholarships

Job summary

Good Shepherd Lutheran Services in Rushford, MN seeks a Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents, transporting to dining rooms and delivering to rooms by nursing assistants. The role involves following menus, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting dietary safety and resident care.

Responsibilities include serving meals, ensuring proper thawing, and following safety rules while using kitchen equipment, with supervision by the Dietary Manager as needed.

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 the direction of the Food Service Director.
• Must be able to direct dietary aides regarding meal preparation.

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

Cooks and serves meals

Food safety

Teamwork

Reading and following instructions

Observation of residents

Reliability

Calm under stress

Job description

Good Shepherd Lutheran Services in Rushford, MN seeks a Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents, transporting to dining rooms and delivering to rooms by nursing assistants. The role involves following menus, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting dietary safety and resident care.

Responsibilities include serving meals, ensuring proper thawing, and following safety rules while using kitchen equipment, with supervision by the Dietary Manager as needed.