The Cook is responsible for proper food prep, cooking, and service of food while recognizing special diets, resident's dietary needs, and requests. Maintains work area in proper order and follows established policies and procedures of the facility while demonstrating high levels of service. Complies with all federal and state regulations.

About Us:

Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley consists of 106 independent living and assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 28 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services.

Ecumen, a Minnesota based non-profit, is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years, Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Opportunity Details:

Part-Time -

Shift: 9:00am-3:00pm (Sun) & 1:30pm-6:00pm (Mon/Wed) 30 hours/pay period. Position works every Sunday, Monday & Wednesday.

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, with the 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.
• Products will be labeled, dated, and rotated ensuring an adequate, fresh inventory of food and supplies.
• Assists with stock and putting away groceries as directed.
• 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 and 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, supporting all employees within the community as directed by the leadership team.

Cook Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 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.

• Part-Time Schedule with Specific Shifts.
• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older adults.
• Work in a supportive and caring environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Commercial kitchen experience preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Previous senior care experience.
• Serv Safe certification or equivalent.