Weekend Cook

Weekend Cook

At Andrew Residence the Food Service Team prides itself on delivering a diverse menu of quality offerings, cafeteria-style, where diner choice is key. Recently, we ranked #1 of 374 facilities in Minnesota for the quality of food served. We value the creativity of our cooking staff to enhance the lives of residents. Note: Andrew Residence is not a skilled nursing home; pureed, texture modified foods are prepared.

The primary responsibility of the Cook is to provide wholesome, nutritious, and attractive food served at the appropriate temperature. The Cook reports to the Food Services Director.

1 Cook position available - Weekend Cook

• Scheduled every weekend, both Saturday & Sunday
• 1st Weekend in Pay Period: 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM
• 2nd Weekend in Pay Period: 10:15 AM - 6:15 PM

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review daily menu and prepare meals as indicated on a timely basis.
• Anticipate and complete food preparation tasks (e.g., transfer frozen meat to walk-in cooler in accordance with meat-thawing schedule).
• Prepare and serve all food items using quality ingredients at appropriate temperature.
• Utilize recipes and correct portion control to provide a consistent product and reduce unnecessary waste to improve cost-control efforts.
• Record and monitor food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking, and serving
• Observe all food safety, handling and storage in compliance with Andrew policy and licensing requirements.
• Label, date, and properly store all foods.
• Comply with all state and local regulations for a clean, safe, and sanitary food preparation environment.
• Responsible for washing and sanitizing food service equipment at own station.
• Follow established safety procedures while operating kitchen equipment.
• Monitor inventory of requisite food products, and supplies.
• Report equipment safety and maintenance issues to the Food Service Director.
• Promote the development and maintenance of a collaborative, effective work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to relate to residents and associates in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year cooking experience
• Cooking experience in the healthcare or hospitality field
• ServSafe Manager and/or Food Handler Certification

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 1 Free meal/shift
• Free parking on-site & Close to bus line

The Mission of Andrew Residence is to promote compassion and respect in a therapeutic residential community where quality mental and physical health services are provided. We serve 212 residents bravely living with the symptoms of their mental illness.

COVID-19 considerations: PPE is provided to all employees and we follow the recommendations from MDH and the CDC. CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination recommend that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses. COVID vaccination for Andrew Residence employees is not required, but is highly encouraged.

Andrew Residence is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.10 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid training

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• How many years of paid cooking experience do you have?
• Are you available to work every weekend on both Saturday & Sunday?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person