Chef

About the position

Ebenezer is 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. We are looking for a Casual Cook/Chef to join our assisted living team at The Pillars of Grand Rapids! This position is responsible for preparing and cooking meals as assigned, using standardized recipes to meet the established culinary standards of high-quality care. This culinary position will plate food for optimal eye appeal to entice food consumption by our residents in our Senior Living Community located in Grand Rapids, MN. The team includes culinary director and assistant/server, regional culinary leader and dietician support. 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 Sylcvan trail head are just a few of these city's perks. Managed by Ebenezer, our community provides 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. This nutrition schedule includes; Casual / On Call. Day and early evening shift options. Fill in the schedule for pre planned needs and for last minute support. Minimum requirement of 3 shifts per month.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation.
• Properly cook foods to specified temperatures.
• Products meet temperature and quality standards.
• Follow standardized recipes and products to ensure products are consistent in quality and nutritional value.
• Weigh and measure ingredients per standardized recipes.
• Use correct portioning utensils.
• Assemble food within specified time frames.
• Production is and meal service is provided in a timely manner.
• Prepare bakery items per standardized recipes.
• Accurately complete tasks listed on daily preparation sheets.
• Assist with the special events.
• Handle and prepare food in a safe manner following policies and procedures of infection control and safety.
• Take and document temperatures of food items and make appropriate adjustments to achieve standards.
• Follow established hand washing procedures.
• Wear gloves when preparing and serving food.
• Follow department dress and personal hygiene codes.
• Follow employee health guidelines to prevent disease transmission.
• Cover and label food with content and date.
• Sanitize equipment and work area after each use.
• Maintain a 'clean as you go' attitude demonstrated by a clean work area.
• Clean and sanitize equipment after each use or per the routine cleaning schedule.
• Use appropriate equipment and chemicals according to manufacturer's recommendations.
• Maintain separate clean and dirty areas in work area.
• Scrub pots/pans in the 3-compartment sink area.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff.
• Responsible for daily operations in absence of supervisor.
• Responsible for resident/guest customer service in absence of the supervisor.
• Communicate feedback from residents/guests regarding quality of meals and food service.

Requirements

• 0 - 1 Year Experience
• Must be 18+ years old
• MN Food Safety- Sanitation Certification from one of the following: Serv Safe, Always Food Safe, TAP Series, LLC, Advanced Health Institute within 90 Days.

Nice-to-haves

• Vocational School /Technical Training or Associate Degree - Food Service
• 1 - 3 Years Experience
• Working knowledge of basic Microsoft applications.

Benefits

• 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