Blind Inc.

Description 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. Preparing meals from our cafe menu and also prepping for the following days meals. Ecumen North Branch consists of 51 assisted living rental apartment homes, 68 nursing home beds, 20 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care as well as transitional care services. Part-Time 10:30am-5:30pm - 32.5 hrs bi-weekly, 5 shifts per pay period, every other weekend| Pay Range - $18.20/hour+ depending on experience. About Us: 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: On-Call/Casual - Shift Times: 10:30am-5:30pm, 32.5 hours bi-weekly, 5 shifts per pay period, every other weekend 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. 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 rec:mrp7059 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in res onse to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran