Job Details
**Cook**
Part-Time in St Paul, MN **Cook- Part time (E/O weekend fill in)**
**Highland Park Gracewood Senior Living**
**Pay Range: $18.00-$21.00**
JOB TITLE: Cook--Part Time
REPORTS TO: Housing Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
The cook is responsible for preparing and cooking high quality meals following the menu for our residents. The cook must be flexible, willing to prepare home cooked meals with creativity and resourcefulness. Some direction and instruction to caregivers is required. The cook is responsible for maintaining sanitary conditions as required by the MN Department of Health and is knowledgeable on Heath Department regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organize, clean, and maintain sanitary conditions in the kitchen.
Prepare daily meals as well as snacks for residents following the menu.
Maintain knowledge of residents special dietary needs or likes/dislikes.
Instructs caregivers on proper sanitary regulations.
Assist with staying on budget with all food orders and purchases
Meet with residents periodically to assess food preferences.
Work with House Manager on food preparation/service for special events
Maintain confidentiality of residents personal and medical information
I understand my routine work schedule may be adjusted to assist with Resident needs. I agree to accept all other duties as assigned.
I understand the following skills are needed and that I am capable of performing them OR I am willing to be trained.
Proper sanitary practices
Food preparation and cooking
Menu planning
First Aid Certification with skills to alleviate choking
Communication skills with residents, visitors and the State of Minnesota Survey Team
Emergency procedures for flood, fire, power outage and tornado
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