Cook | Part-Time 6:30a-3p l 48 Hours/pay period (2 weeks)| Worthington, MN.

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 Worthington The Meadows is hiring a Cook. The Meadows consists of 94 independent living and assisted living rental apartment homes, and 14 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services.

Ecumen 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:

Schedule: Part-Time 6:30a-3p. 48 scheduled hours every 2 weeks. Includes every other weekend and every other holiday rotation.

Pay: range starts $17.14 and can increase depending on experience.

 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Provides exemplary service to our residents, families and guests, ensuring all feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service. 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. 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. Maintains adequate inventory of food and supplies notifying supervisor if they are missing something. 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. Partners with department leaders to maintain awareness of facility special events and activities to ensure adequate product and labor are available. Ensures residents with special diets receive appropriate food. Accommodates resident requests promptly. Demonstrates proper safety and sanitation techniques as part of the work. Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the leadership team.

 

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