Part-time Day Shift Cook posted about ago Mankato, MN

Old Main Village offers independent living, assisted living and respite care with a total of 72 residences. Our beautifully landscaped community in the heart of the city is near museums, parks, walking trails and the Minnesota River. We have been a part of the Mankato area since 2002. It is our commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful life and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.

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.

All food is prepared in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with our established policies and procedures.

We take pride in delivering Platinum Service®, our commitment to put residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and come see why our team members consistently place Old Main Village above other senior living competitors as a great place to work.

$17-22 per hour with experience

• Prepare meals that follow the menus and recipes. Food must be taste and temperature palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Cook hot foods as directed by Supervisor(s). Ensure culinary practices, procedures and food safety are followed.
• Adhere to food service timelines.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse daily menu food options.
• Serve meals to residents and guests as needed.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, and events.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and Food Serve Safe regulations.
• Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Assist with food prep for the upcoming meal and day.
• Assist with the inventory and replenishment process for food and supplies.
• Meet federal and state in-service requirements.
• Catering events.

• 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 evenings and weekends, upon request.
• Well organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Aptitude to work independently with excellent time management skills.

• 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.
• 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.

Why Work for Us: (Features & Benefits)

• Medical and Prescription Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
• Employee Support Program (ESP)
• Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College
• Educational Support
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• Life Mart Employee Discounts
• Generous Paid Time Off

* Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.

This company is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, national origin or other protected statuses.

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