Cook

Part-Time Cook Wanted

At The Harbor & The Haven, our mission is to redefine what it means to age with joy and dignity. Our community consists of 61 assisted living and 12 memory care apartments. We believe that providing exceptional care starts with a happy, supported team. We are located in Norwood Young America, approximately 50 minutes southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for preparing and serving the daily meals to the residents and guests at The Harbor/Haven Assisted Living. This position must fulfill expectations of exceptional customer service. This position is scheduled to work 27 hours a week.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Paid Time Off.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on resident-centered care.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals according to menu and dietary needs, using safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Follow recipes, portion control, and presentation standards to deliver high-quality, attractive meals on schedule.
• Receive, label, and store food properly to ensure safety and minimize waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and work areas.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any issues to the Chef Supervisor.
• Support and direct Wait Staff as needed; assist with training and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with state food safety regulations, including HACCP and the Minnesota Food Code.
• Communicate concerns or incidents to management promptly.

Qualifications:

• Must understand and communicate food service vocabulary.
• Must be punctual, with a good attendance record.
• Must be mature and emotionally stable using calm and kind tone of voice, remaining calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently, staying on task.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Must be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Must work as a team member with other personnel, Chef Supervisor and Assisted living Director.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• A service-oriented mindset.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and relate well to senior adults.
• Ability to read and complete necessary paperwork.

Cornerstone Management is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.