What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef / Cook position at Ebenezer?
The Pillars of Hermantown is Ebenezer's newest managed senior living community in northern Minnesota near Duluth and offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care options with 105 total apartments near major crossroads and amongst beautiful scenery. The Pillars creates purposeful lifestyles for our seniors with dedicated staff to meet their needs in a variety of ways. Come join our team of dedicated employees who share in our mission to help our seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more significant lives!
Ebenezer is looking for a Cook/Chef to join our Assisted Living team at the Pillars of Hermantown. This position is responsible for preparing and cooking meals as assigned using standardized recipes to meet established culinary standards of high quality care. Culinary position will plate food for optimal eye appeal to entice food consumption by our residents in our Senior Living Community located in Hermantown, MN.
Culinary schedule includes;
- Casual / On Call
- Helps with last minute or pre-planned needs
- Day and early evening shifts
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook food items to specified temperatures, following standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality, nutritional value, and proper portioning. Weigh and measure ingredients per standardized recipes.
- Assemble meals and bakery items within designated time frames, complete daily preparation tasks accurately, and assist with special events.
- Proper knowledge and preparation of texturized diets utilizing International Dysphagia Diet Standardization (IDDSI) standards.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment by following proper cleaning schedules, using recommended equipment and chemicals, separating clean and dirty areas, and thoroughly scrubbing pots and pans as required.
- Demonstrates the ability to supervise kitchen staff, manage daily operations and customer service in the supervisor’s absence, and effectively communicate resident and guest feedback on meal and service quality.
Required Qualifications
- 0 - 1 Year Experience
- Must be 18 years old
- Food Handlers certification Issued by an ANAB-CFP accredited food sanitation program within 90 Days
Preferred Qualifications
- Vocational School Technical Training or Associate Degree - Food Service
- 1 - 3 Years Experience
- Working knowledge of basic Microsoft applications
- Food Protection Manager certification Issued by an ANAB-CFP accredited food sanitation program within 90 Days or
- Certified Food Protection Manager certificate (CFPM) Must be issued by the State of Minnesota for locations in the state of MN within 90 Days
Benefit Overview
Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Salary : $22 - $31