The Pillars of Grand Rapids Senior Living is looking for a Cook/Chef to join our new Assisted Living/Memory Care culinary team! This casual schedule position is responsible for preparing and cooking meals as assigned using standardized recipes to meet established culinary standards of high quality care. The role will plate food for optimal eye appeal to entice food consumption by our residents in our Senior Living Community located in Grand Rapids, MN.

This casual culinary services position includes:

• Day and Early Evening shift options, typically 10-hour shifts.
• Casual/on-call position; flexible schedule to help pick up shifts ahead of time and for last minute needs.
• Some weekend requirements & holidays.

Welcome to The Pillars of Grand Rapids, opened in early 2022 in Grand Rapids, MN. Conveniently located near Highways 2, 169, and adjacent to Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, gives peace of mind with a high standard of medical care nearby. The beautiful scenery of the Mississippi River and the Sylvan trailhead are just a few of these city perks. Managed by Ebenezer, our community will provide independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care. We offer an age-in-place model, where our residents choose apartments and services based on their needs.

Ebenezer is proud to be voted 2024 Star Tribune Top Work Place and has received this honor fifteen years in a row. We're an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths, and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities/Job Description:

• Preparation of meals by following standardized recipes.
• Handles and prepares food in a safe manner following policies and infection control and safety standards.
• Ensure timely production and meal service is provided to residents.
• Set up line service.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work area after each use.
• Assists with special events.
• Assists Culinary Director with supervision and training of culinary staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• ServSafe certification, or must be acquired within 90 days of start date.
• Basic math skills and comfortable using Microsoft applications.
• Must have good problem solving and time leadership skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred:

• Vocational/technical training/education/degree.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Cooking experience in a similar environment.
• Scratch cooking experience.

• Robust compensation package.
• Wages ranging from $20.68 - $26 per hour.
• Casual/on-call position with flexible schedule.
• Some weekend and holiday requirements.
• Access to high standard of medical care nearby.

• ServSafe certification, or must be acquired within 90 days of start date.
• Basic math skills and comfortable using Microsoft applications.
• Good problem solving and time leadership skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Vocational/technical training/education/degree preferred.
• Cooking experience in a similar environment preferred.
• Scratch cooking experience preferred.