Cook

JOB DETAILS

Part-Time | Cook

Schedule: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm or 11:00 am - 7:30 pm | 16 hours per two-week pay period (2 shifts). Schedule includes working every other weekend and every other holiday

Pay Range: $22.63 - $30.72/hour (based on experience)

The Difference You'll Make

Join Saint Therese and be a part of making a difference! We are looking for a part-time Cook to bring their culinary talents to our newest Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community.

As a Cook at Saint Therese, you will be 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. As our Cook on-site, you will need to pay attention to detail in meal preparation to maintain the highest standards of nutrition and safety.

A Cook here encompasses 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. If you're interested in creating exceptional meals for people, this is the place for you!

Minimum Qualifications

-5+ years of professional culinary experience,

-Experience in nutrition or specialized diets (mechanical, pureed, low-sodium, diabetic diets etc.).

-Experience cooking in front of guests, with strong customer engagement skills.

-Experience working in high-pressure environments while maintaining quality and presentation.

-Ability to read English and follow dietary cards, menus and production sheets.

-Ability to work cooperatively with others.

-Ability to communicate through English oral and written skills.

-Background in menu development and dietary accommodations (allergies, restrictions, and preferences).

-Strong understanding of food safety protocols and kitchen sanitation.

-Exceptional cooking skills with an ability to execute high-quality meals consistently.

-Ability to plan, prep, and execute multiple meals daily without compromising quality.

-Capable of adjusting menus based on ingredient availability and client preferences.

-Keeps a well-maintained, organized, and hygienic workspace at all times.

-Can work independently, meet deadlines, and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.

-When working with support staff, must be able to delegate effectively while maintaining a positive team dynamic by working along with the nursing staff.

-Willingness to adjust to flexible hours based on client needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Culinary degree or certification (preferred but not required with equivalent experience).

-Experience in assisted living dining, high-end hospitality, banquet, catering, or open-kitchen concepts.

Rewards That Support You

-Competitive pay with credit for experience

-Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hrs. per pay period)

-HSA / FSA options

-Employer-paid Life Insurance (60+ hrs. per pay period)

-PTO and sick time

-403(b) with employer match

-Tuition discounts and scholarships

-PSLF Eligible Employer

-Employee discount program

-Pet insurance (yes, really)

-Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet)

-Career growth opportunities

Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love

Saint Therese of Corcoran is full of social vibrancy in an urban setting, distinctive living spaces and a variety of amenities to create an experience the resident is looking for to create their future home. The campus offers 153 independent, assisted living and memory care apartments. Amenities of the site include dining options, wellness center with pool, library, lounge area, golf simulator, salon, and wood shop area. Saint Therese Corcoran webpage. Bring your talents to our newest Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community!

About Saint Therese

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit senior living organization with more than 60 years of experience providing compassionate, person-centered care. We serve communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio and provide home care, outpatient therapy, and wellness services throughout the Twin Cities.

If you are ready to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, we would love to meet you. Apply today!

Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.