Cook

Cook PositionCook | Part-Time | 6:30a-3p | 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. This position maintains work areas in proper order and follows established policies and procedures of the facility while demonstrating high levels of service.Ecumen Meadows in Worthington 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. Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.Schedule: Part-Time 6:30am-3pm. 48 hours scheduled every 2 weeks. Various weekdays, every other weekend, and every other holiday.Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $19.00 - $22.50 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.Benefits: Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our part-time team members including dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources.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. Complies with all federal and state regulations.Assists with stocking and putting away groceries as directed. Products will be labeled, dated and rotated ensuring an adequate, fresh inventory of food and supplies.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.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Required Qualifications:Must be 16 years of age or olderAbility to communicate effectively both verbal and writtenAbility 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 regulationsPreferred Qualifications:High school diploma or GEDCommercial kitchen experienceKnowledge of kitchen equipmentPrevious senior care experienceServ Safe certification or equivalentCertified Food Protection ManagerEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.