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Cook

Ecumen
Mankato, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026 CLOSED ON 6/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Ecumen?

The Cook is responsible for proper food prep, cooking and service of food while recognizing special diets, resident’s dietary needs and requests. This position maintains work areas in proper order and follows established policies and procedures of the facility while demonstrating high levels of service.

About Us: Ecumen Pathstone is hiring a Cook. Ecumen Pathstone is a campus community offering comprehensive care services. Ecumen Pathstone consists of assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation care, memory care, adult day services, and independent living. Ecumen also offers homecare and hospice- all within the Mankato, MN area. As part of Ecumen, a nonprofit senior living provider with over 160 years of experience and ranked as Minnesota’s 8th largest in the field, you'll contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services for older adults—all while promoting inclusivity and meaningful impact.

Schedule: Full-Time. 5:15a-3:45p. 60 scheduled hours every 2 weeks. Schedule includes various weekdays, every other weekend, and every other holiday.

Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $19.00 - $22.00 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits: Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Provides exemplary service to our residents, families and guests, ensuring all feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service.
  • Preps, prepares, cooks and serves meals to residents, families, guests and employees. Properly operates and maintains all equipment in the food preparation area. Reports production shortages/overages to the supervisor immediately.
  • Accurately follows directions and recipes. Ability to convert recipes for various size groups. Follows production guidelines for best product usage, portion control and use of leftovers.
  • Maintains adequate inventory of food and supplies notifying supervisor if they are missing something.
  • Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area. Complies with all federal and state regulations.
  • Assists with stocking and putting away groceries as directed. Products will be labeled, dated and rotated ensuring an adequate, fresh inventory of food and supplies.
  • Partners with department leaders to maintain awareness of facility special events and activities to ensure adequate product and labor are available.
  • Ensures residents with special diets receive appropriate food. Accommodates resident requests promptly.
  • Demonstrates proper safety and sanitation techniques as part of the work.
  • Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the leadership team.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Must be 16 years of age or older
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
  • Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Commercial kitchen experience
  • Knowledge of kitchen equipment
  • Previous senior care experience
  • Serv Safe certification or equivalent
  • Certified Food Protection Manager

Salary : $19 - $22

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