Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
Job Title: AM Shift - Cook
Location: St. Anthony, MN
Department: Dining Services
Shift Hiring: Full-time
Description:
Summary
The Cook plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home.
The primary purpose of this position is to prepare cold food and bakery and salad items. Depending on business needs, the Cook may step in and cook hot meals (e.g., burgers, fries, eggs, and other hot meal items.)
All food is prepared in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with our established policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities
Prepare meals that follow the menus and recipes. Food must be taste and temperature palatable and appetizing in appearance.
Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus. Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
Prepare cold item foods, bakery, and salad items.
Cook hot foods as directed by Supervisor(s). Ensure culinary practices, procedures and food safety are followed.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions
Regular attendance, reliability and punctuality is necessary
Ability to work nights and weekends, upon request
Must be able to work overtime as needed
Education and Experience
Minimum of one or more years of food preparation experience in a directly related field
Culinary background experienced preferred
Proficient in English, verbal and written
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Active Serve Safe Certification or Food Handlers Certificate preferred
Note: If you do not already have an active standing Serve Safe Certification, you will be required to attain that Certificate within the first 6 months of your start date. The Chef and/or Culinary Director may assist you with this requirement.
