Cook - Part-time

Saint Therese•Woodbury, MN

32d•$23 - $31

About The Position

Want a role where you can Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love? Join Saint Therese and be a part of making a difference! We are looking for part-time Cooks to bring their culinary talents to Saint Therese of Woodbury. This facility a holds a 5-star rating and since 2016, Saint Therese of Woodbury has been filled with social vibrancy, distinctive living spaces and a continuum of care blended to create a unique senior living experience. We offer 216 independent, assisted living and memory care apartments; and 56 skilled and transitional care units. Positions available include: 11:00am - 7:30pm, includes working every other weekend and every other holiday (32 hours per pay period) The Cook position is responsible for creating high-quality meals for our residents, ensuring that all food is crafted to meet established state and local food codes, regulations, and best practices. This role involves meticulous attention to detail in meal preparation to maintain the highest standards of nutrition and safety. Job duties encompass a range of responsibilities including cooking and baking, as well as cleaning equipment and maintaining operations. You will prepare both hot and cold meals for residents, manage food service for the coffee shop and special events, and carry out general cleaning tasks to ensure a well-organized kitchen environment.

Requirements

Ability to read English and follow dietary cards, menus and production sheets.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to communicate through English oral and written skills.
Background in menu development and dietary accommodations (allergies, restrictions, and preferences).
Proven ability to manage a solo operation or work with a small team efficiently.
Strong understanding of food safety protocols and kitchen sanitation.
Exceptional cooking skills with an ability to execute high-quality meals consistently.
Ability to plan, prep, and execute multiple meals daily without compromising quality.
Capable of adjusting menus based on ingredient availability and client preferences.
Keeps a well-maintained, organized, and hygienic workspace at all times.
Can work independently, meet deadlines, and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
When working with support staff, must be able to delegate effectively while maintaining a positive team dynamic by working along with the nursing staff.
Willingness to adjust to flexible hours based on client needs.
2-3 years of professional culinary experience, preferably in assisted living dining, high-end hospitality, or open-kitchen concepts.
Experience working in high-pressure environments while maintaining quality and presentation.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree or certification (preferred but not required with equivalent experience).
Background in nutrition or specialized diets (mechanical, pureed, low-sodium, diabetic diets etc.).

Responsibilities

Creating high-quality meals for our residents
Ensuring that all food is crafted to meet established state and local food codes, regulations, and best practices
Meticulous attention to detail in meal preparation to maintain the highest standards of nutrition and safety
Cooking and baking
Cleaning equipment and maintaining operations
Prepare both hot and cold meals for residents
Manage food service for the coffee shop and special events
Carry out general cleaning tasks to ensure a well-organized kitchen environment