Cook

Be a part of the Saint Therese difference!

We're seeking dedicated, an experienced Cook to bring their culinary talents to our newest Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community in Corcoran, MN! Join us to help deliver exceptional, compassionate care to seniors as part of one of Minnesota's leading nonprofit senior housing and service providers.

Schedule currently available includes working every other weekend and every other holiday:

• 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Part-Time - 64 hours per pay period)
• 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Part-Time - 64 hours per pay period - two shifts start at 11am)
• 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Part-time - 16 hours per pay period - Consists of a Saturday and Sunday, every other weekend)

The Saint Therese Difference

For 60 years, the Saint Therese philosophy of care has been guided by the spirit of hospitality and our commitment to deliver the absolute best in person-centered care. This philosophy extends to our employees, our most important asset. With excellent benefits, ongoing education and career opportunities, Saint Therese is an exceptional place to work and grow.

Location Information

Saint Therese offers a continuum of care and services available in a person's own home or in one of our four Twin Cities communities: Brooklyn Park, Shoreview, Woodbury, and our newest location Corcoran, Minnesota!

Saint Therese of Corcoran is now open! This campus is full of social vibrancy in an urban setting, with distinctive living spaces and a variety of amenities to create an experience the resident is looking for to create their future home. The campus will offer 153 independent, assisted living and memory care apartments. Amenities of the site include dining options, wellness center with pool, library, lounge area, golf simulator, salon, and wood shop area.

Saint Therese Corcoran webpage

Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications:

Education:

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

Experience:

• 5+ years of professional culinary experience, preferably in assited living dining, high-end hospitality, or open-kitchen concepts.
• Experience cooking in front of guests, with strong customer engagement skills.
• Experience working in high-pressure environments while maintaining quality and presentation.

Special knowledge, skills and abilities

• 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.

Benefits:

Saint Therese is proud to provide our team members with an impressive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance, generous paid time off, scholarship opportunities and other outstanding programs.

Wage: $22.63 - $30.72/hour, depending on experience

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled.