Standard Shift: We have FT/PT AM cook opportunities available.

• Day shift
  • 5:30a -2:00p or 7:00a-3:30p

Weekly Schedule:

• Weekdays
• Every other weekend rotation

Supplemental Schedule:

• Holiday Rotation

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (PMCC pays 80% of employee monthly premium)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• 403(b)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The primary purpose of this position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as directed by the Head Cook and/or Certified Dietary Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Process diet changes and new diets received from nursing services.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Certified Dietary Manager.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Coordinate food and nutrition services with other departments as necessary.
• Assist in establishing a food service production line to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established facility policies and procedures.
• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established facility policies.
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of cook.

Job Function:

• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipe, planned menus and special diet orders.
• Prepare and serve bedtime snacks.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.
• Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident's meal tray.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

Safety and Sanitation Functions:

• Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established facility policies and procedures
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established facility policies
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as established facility policies and procedures
• Follow established infection prevention and control policies and procedures when preforming daily tasks
• Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personal
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained
• Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies: fill out and file report as directed
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Certified Dietary Manager immediately
• Report missing/illegible labels or safety data sheets to the Certified Dietary Manager
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times

Physical Setting:

• Nursing Home
• Long-term care
• Rehabilitation center

Ability to commute/relocate

• Erskine, MN 56535: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• One (1) year of cooking experience in a organizational setting preferred but not required.