Dietary Cook

Missions Programs • Plymouth, MN

18d • $23

About The Position

Opened in 1964 as the only skilled-care facility in Minnesota exclusively for men, Mission Nursing Home provides short-term and long-term care for up to 65 residents who may be experiencing a variety of physical and behavioral health issues. Services include skilled nursing care, physical, occupational and speech therapies, nutrition assistance, and social and recreational activities to help residents attain the optimum quality of life.

Requirements

• Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to follow recipes
• Understanding of basic cooking techniques
• Reliable means of transportation to and from work
• One year cooking experience minimum
• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Each day is spent standing 80% of the time, walking 20% of the time and sitting 0% of the time.
• This position requires infrequent stooping, bending and squatting.
• On a frequent basis, may be required to reach at, above or below shoulder level.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation
• Food preparation and proper storage
• Assist maintaining all health code regulations in kitchen
• Ensure that all food is presented in an attractive and appetizing manner
• Prepare texture modified diets
• Prepare therapeutic modified diets
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and guests
• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen and dining areas
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• 403(b) retirement
• life insurance
• PTO
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed