Senior Living

Foundry Commercial•Maplewood, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Allegro Living serves as the parent company of Allegro Management Company and Spring Arbor Management Company, uniting decades of senior living expertise under one trusted name. Formed through the 2025 merger of two well-established brands, Allegro Living is building a premier senior living platform defined by inspired lifestyles, compassionate care, and meaningful regional reach. The only thing we're missing is YOU! Cook / Line Cook / Senior Living Culinary Team PRN / Casual | 2nd Shift Weekends The Shores of Lake Phalen – A Spring Arbor Senior Living Community 1870 E Shore Dr Maplewood, MN 55109 The Shores of Lake Phalen is hiring a PRN / Casual Cook to join our Dining Services team in our senior living community. This opportunity is ideal for candidates searching for cook jobs in Maplewood MN, weekend cook jobs near St. Paul MN, line cook jobs in Oakdale MN, chef jobs in Woodbury MN, prep cook jobs in Roseville MN, restaurant cook jobs in White Bear Lake MN, and culinary careers in the Twin Cities, as well as PRN cook jobs, senior living cook positions, dietary cook roles, and part-time weekend kitchen jobs. If you take pride in preparing quality meals, enjoy working in a professional kitchen, and want flexible weekend hours in a role where your cooking is appreciated every day, we would love to connect with you. This is a great opportunity for candidates with experience in restaurants, hotels, healthcare dining, catering, country clubs, or senior living culinary environments. At The Shores, dining is more than a meal. It is comfort, connection, and one of the most important parts of a resident’s day. Our culinary team helps create memorable experiences through quality food and warm hospitality. The primary responsibility of the Cook is to prepare food of the highest quality and taste for residents and guests of the Community ensuring that the food presentation enhances the dining experience of the residents and guests.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be flexible/adaptable, pay attention to detail, and have a sense of teamwork.
Must possess good time management skills and a keen awareness of safety.
Must possess current manager’s level food handler permit.
Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year related cooking experience or equivalent preferred.
Some software and computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare delicious and attractive food that is colorful and tastefully presented making each meal service an exceptional occasion.
Supervise the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director (DSD) and Chef/Lead Cook.
Prepare high quality meals consistent with local customs and tastes. Consistently adhere to the standard recipes, the budgeted costs and Company policies.
Supervise and/or assist in the proper washing of all dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils. Properly maintain all kitchen equipment. Monitor water temperatures and/or chemical compounds as appropriate to ensure the prevention of foodborne illness and the spread of communicable disease.
Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Other job duties as assigned – see full job description.