Senior Chef

Fairview Health Services; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

Ebenezer is seeking a Senior Chef to lead the Willows Bend culinary team in Fridley, MN. This role ensures meals meet regulatory and guest expectations, manages inventory, ordering, and daily prep tasks, and supports health inspections and menu planning.

The position involves supervising staff and coordinating events, with a strong emphasis on food safety and quality. The Senior Chef will work 80 hours every two weeks on a full-time day/early-evening schedule, including every other weekend and

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous experience in food service.
• Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) issued by MN in location MN within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Foster growth and skill development within the Culinary team.
• Document and organize inventory for smooth kitchen workflows.
• Place orders via online platform and manage PO and invoicing.
• Assist with health inspections, menu planning, and daily prep sheets.
• Prepare and cook meals to specified temperatures using standard recipes and portioning.
• Coordinate events with the Culinary Director and supervise kitchen staff in supervisor’s absence.
• Ensure safe food handling per hygiene policies and IDDSI standards.

Education

AA in Food Service / Vocational Training

CFPM certification (MN)

Job description

Job Overview

Ebenezer is looking for a Senior Chef to join our senior living team at Willows Bend in Fridley, MN! This position is responsible for ensuring that meals are prepared and presented in accordance with applicable regulations and customer expectations.

This senior chef schedule includes;

• 80 hours every two weeks
• Full time; Day/Early evening shift
• 10 hour shifts
• Includes every other weekend and holiday rotation

Willows Bend Senior Living offers 136 beautifully designed apartment homes and amenities that encourage an engaging, active lifestyle for older adults, which comes with the peace of mind knowing supportive services and care by Ebenezer is available should your needs change. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Located along bustling University Ave in Fridley, MN near 694 interchange and adjacent to the M Health Fairview Fridley Clinic, getting to work couldn’t be easier due to the convenience of being located right on the bus line and near the Northstar light rail station! Willows Bend Senior Living is developed by Ivy Properties and United Properties, and is managed by Ebenezer, an experienced provider of residential and health care environments since 1917.

Responsibilities:

• Foster a departmental culture of offering opportunities to grow skillsets and capabilities of the team members in the Culinary department so that they experience a path to career growth where desired.
• Document and organize inventory to ensure smooth and compliant kitchen workflows.
• Place order through online ordering platform and process PO & subsequent invoicing requirements.
• Supports key culinary operations by assisting with health inspections, menu planning, and the creation of daily prep task sheets.
• Prepare and cook food items to specified temperatures, following standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality, nutritional value, and proper portioning, Weigh and measure ingredients per standardized recipes.
• Assemble meals and bakery items within designated time frames, complete daily preparation tasks accurately, and assist and coordinates special events with the Culinary Director.
• Ensure safe food handling by following infection control and safety policies, including proper handwashing, glove use, and adherence to hygiene and dress codes.
• Accurately document food, refrigeration, and sanitation temperatures, cover, date, and label items.
• Proper knowledge and preparation of texturized diets utilizing International Dysphagia Diet Standardization (IDDSI) standards.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment by following proper cleaning schedules, using recommended equipment and chemicals, separating clean and dirty areas, and thoroughly scrubbing pots and pans as required.
• Demonstrates the ability to supervise kitchen staff, manage daily operations and customer service in the supervisor’s absence, and effectively communicate resident and guest feedback on meal and service quality.
• Oversee kitchen operations in the Culinary Director’s absence by supervising staff, ensuring service standards, coaching team members, managing customer feedback, and handling scheduling (call-ins), evaluations, and order verification.
• Provides training to chefs
• Assists with interviews for site staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• 1 year of previous experience
• Food Protection Manager Certification Issued by an ANAB-CFP accredited food sanitation program within 90 Days

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate of Arts In Food Service or Vocational/Technical Training
• Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). Must be issued by State of MN for locations in state of MN

Benefit Overview

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

$22.96- $32.42 Hourly