Culinary Prep Cook/Inventory Control

Country Manor•Sartell, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Country Manor is seeking a Cook to support its Culinary Department and provide residents with nutritious, delicious, and visually appealing meals. The Cook is responsible for daily food production and preparation and for meeting facility quality standards. This is a part-time role, approximately four hours per day, with hours ranging from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Schedule flexibility is available, and every other Friday, weekend, and holiday is required. Some benefits are available only to employees working 60 or more hours per pay period.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and ensure food is ready at specified meal-serving times.
Ability to work independently, manage time and a station, and maintain food quality and timeliness.
Comprehensive knowledge of food production, weights and measures, and recipe calculations.
General knowledge of federal and state regulatory compliance.
Ability to adapt and perform varied assigned duties based on situational needs.
Ability to work as a team member, including using leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to handle ingredients including pork, chicken, beef, turkey, fruits, and vegetables.
Must work every other Friday, weekend, and holiday.

Nice To Haves

Experience cooking or preparing food in a long-term care facility or in a role involving frequent, large-scale catering.
Experience with special textures or special diets (IDDSI).
ServSafe certification.
Knowledge of dating and labeling food.
Knowledge of FIFO and federal and state proper food-storage practices.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to menus, facility guidelines, and Minnesota Department of Health requirements, ensuring it is attractive and palatable and ready for scheduled meal service.
Maintain freezers, coolers, and dry storage for proper food storage; put orders away using proper storage practices and FIFO.
Follow safety procedures and policies, and be familiar with departmental safety requirements, fire regulations, and emergency plans.
Attend training and in-service opportunities.
Follow facility policies and standard practices for infection control, including handwashing, food storage, cleaning utensils, and safe food-handling practices.
Sanitize food-preparation areas and equipment, including sinks, garbage areas, storerooms, coolers, freezers, grills, stoves, ovens, steamers, and steam tables.
Maintain appropriate attendance, punctuality, health, and hygiene according to departmental and position standards; follow meetings and production schedules.
Maintain confidentiality and contribute to a pleasant work atmosphere for staff.

Benefits

Paid Time Off and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST).
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
FSA/HSA with employer contribution.
Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account (DCFSA).
Life insurance provided at no cost.
Long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary pre-tax benefits options, including accident, cancer, and hospital confinement insurance.
Voluntary after-tax benefits options, including short-term disability, critical illness, term-life, and whole-life insurance.
401(k) program with employer match of up to 4%.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential mental and emotional well-being resources, legal services, and financial wellness consultations.
Longevity bonuses, year-end appreciation gifts, and routine wage increases.
Annual Staff Appreciation Week and ongoing recognition efforts.
Advancement opportunities across more than 20 departments.
On-site amenities and exclusive employee discounts; amenities vary by location.
Discounted child care at the on-site Kids Country child care center.
Corporate Perks Program discounts at local businesses, including shopping, restaurants, and services.
15% tuition discount through a partnership with Rasmussen University.
Access to discounts nationwide through TicketsAtWork.