Part-Time Cook

POSITION SUMMARY

This position requires the employee to prepare meals for a variety of locations within LB Homes. Take and record temperatures of coolers/freezers and food items. Ensure proper staffing for the meal period. Prepare food items based on daily censes and in accordance to dietary standards and recipe compliance for Woodland Lodge. Maintain a clean and orderly workplace and ensure other staff follows. Assist manager with inventory, purchasing, scheduling, and training as assigned. Ensure that the storage areas are well organized and clean to company standards. Ensure proper cleaning is enforced throughout the department following wash and sanitize standards. Keep manager up to date on equipment and safety issues. Must obtain ServSafe certification within first 6 months (or when class is available locally).

Starting Pay:

$19.50 per hour starting wage. $2.00 per hour weekend differential

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Be able to read and clearly understand the diet requirements for each resident as stated on the individuals menu.

• Ability to forecast food production needs based upon a varying population and guest count.

• Assemble meal ingredients efficiently at the beginning of the shift.

• Read and fully understand and follow the standardized recipes making necessary adjustments based upon daily meal counts.

• Ability to prepare mechanically altered diets, or ability to learn. Must be consistent and accurate with production.

• Ability to properly set up a steam table in an efficient manner that focuses on speed and accuracy.

• Ability to step in and service a meal in times of need.

• Assemble a meal plate in accordance with the guidelines provided by department.

• Follow all safe food handling procedures according to State of Minnesota requirements.

• Provide a high level of customer satisfaction.

• Must have the ability to work alone and as part of a team.

• Must be able to take and record temperatures of food and equipment as required by health department.

• Be willing to assist other team members in their tasks.

• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Integrity - Always do what is right.

• Compassion - Open your heart and show you care.

• Dedication - LB Homes can count on you.

• Team Work - Help each other make it happen.

• Customer Service - Know the need and meet it.

• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.

• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

Professional Culinary Training a plus but not required: Preferred

Experience:

Minimum of six (6) months experience in healthcare food production or similar work history

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Suite (Office, Word, Outlook (calendar and email), Internet Explorer

Certifications & Licenses:

Active ServSafe certification

Apply at: https://lbhomes.org/apply-now