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Cook

Employer
Ecumen
Location
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Start date
Nov 12, 2024
Closing date
Dec 12, 2024
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Category
Restaurant / Food Service
Job Type
Employee
Employment Status
Full Time
Ecumen Prairie Lodge
The Cook is responsible for proper food prep, cooking and service of food while recognizing special diets, resident's dietary needs and requests. Maintains work area in proper order and follows established policies and procedures of the facility while demonstrating high levels of service. Complies with all federal and state regulations.

About Us:

Ecumen Prairie Lodge consists of 45 assisted living suites, as well as 15 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services and is in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.

Ecumen, a Minnesota based non-profit, is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Opportunity Details:

Full-Time -
  • Shift: 6:00am-4:30pm
  • 80 hours/pay period
  • Position works various weekdays, every other weekend & rotating holidays.
Additional Information:
  • Benefit Eligible - Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401k Retirement Plan with 6% Company Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) + Sick & Safe Time (SST)
  • Double pay for holidays worked
  • Team member referral program
  • SmartDollar
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • UKG Wallet
  • Collaborative Team Environment
  • Growth opportunities
  • & so much more!
Essential Job Responsibilities:
  1. Provides exemplary service to our residents, families and guests, ensuring all feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service.
  2. Preps, prepares, cooks and serves meals to residents, families, guests and employees. Properly operates and maintains all equipment in the food preparation area. Reports production shortages/overages to the supervisor immediately.
  3. Accurately follows directions and recipes. Ability to convert recipes for various size groups. Follows production guidelines for best product usage, portion control and use of leftovers.
  4. Maintains adequate inventory of food and supplies notifying supervisor if they are missing something.
  5. Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area. Products will be labeled, dated and rotated ensuring an adequate, fresh inventory of food and supplies. Assists with stock and putting away groceries as directed.
  6. Partners with department leaders to maintain awareness of facility special events and activities to ensure adequate product and labor are available.
  7. Ensures residents with special diets receive appropriate food. Accommodates resident requests promptly.
  8. Demonstrates proper safety and sanitation techniques as part of the work.
  9. Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the leadership team.

Cook Minimum Required Qualifications:
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
  • Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Commercial kitchen experience
  • Knowledge of kitchen equipment
  • Previous senior care experience
  • Serv Safe certification or equivalent

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