Be part of the Saint Therese difference! We are seeking a full-time Cook to serve seniors with compassionate, supportive care at one of Minnesota's leading nonprofit senior housing and service providers.

Full-time position working 6:00am - 2:30pm, includes working every other weekend and every other holiday (80 hours per pay period)

The Saint Therese Difference

For 60 years, the Saint Therese philosophy of care has been guided by the spirit of hospitality and our commitment to deliver the very best in person-centered care. This philosophy extends to our employees, our most important asset. With excellent benefits, ongoing education and career opportunities, Saint Therese is an exceptional place to work and grow.

 Benefits

Opportunities for advancement -Grow a life-long career with St. Therese! Comprehensive benefits for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period Generous paid time off plan Retirement plan with employer match Scholarships & Tuition Reimbursement Renewable $4000 nursing education scholarships available Up to $1000 annual reimbursement toward education and training related to the Long-Term Care field

Location Information

Saint Therese offers a continuum of care and services available in one of our four Twin Cities communities: Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury.

Since 2016, Saint Therese of Woodbury is our youngest community. Social vibrancy, distinctive living spaces and a continuum of care blend to create a unique senior living experience. We offer 216 independent, assisted living and memory care apartments; 56 skilled and transitional care suites. The Redwoods Senior Apartments, joined the campus in late 2017.

Responsibilities

The Cook position is responsible for creating high-quality meals for our residents, ensuring that all food is crafted to meet established state and local food codes, regulations, and best practices. This role involves meticulous attention to detail in meal preparation to maintain the highest standards of nutrition and safety.

Job duties encompass a range of responsibilities including cooking and baking, as well as cleaning equipment and maintaining operations. You will prepare both hot and cold meals for residents, manage food service for the coffee shop and special events, and carry out general cleaning tasks to ensure a well-organized kitchen environment.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED. Vocational training in quantity food preparation preferred.  

Experience:  Minimum of one year cooking experience is required, with a background in preparing and cooking meals in a restaurant, event catering, school, or healthcare/senior services setting. Knowledge of State and Federal food-handling regulations and food service operations is highly desired.

Special knowledge, skills and abilities:

Able to communicate effectively through oral and written skills. Able to work cooperatively with others. Able to lead and delegate. Able to calmly and effectively handle challenging situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled. 

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