Resident Dining Cook & Meal Leader

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

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.