Lead Cook FT

 Do you enjoy cooking and being organized? Do you want to take your skills to the next level and gain hands-on experience? Emerald Crest, located in Burnsville is hiring a Full-Time Lead Cook with 2+ years of kitchen experience! This is a rare position with no weekends, no late nights and no holidays. Your passion for cooking nutritious and appetizing meals will be highly valued by our memory care residents. We would love for you to join our team today!

Hours: Monday – Friday, 5:00am to 1:30pm

Lead Cook Responsibilities:

• Order food and general supplies for each site through the organization director vendors.
   
• Receive and verify all food deliveries.
   
• Approve and sends invoices to Director of Housing for review
   
• Maintain proper inventory for each site (Burnsville, Minnetonka, and Shakopee).
   
• Prepare and cook meals for each site (Burnsville, Minnetonka, and Shakopee).
   
• Package meals for each site in coordination with the Cook.
   
• Work together with the Cook to ensure menu items, snack requests, and other food service-related items are being sent out to each site timely.
   
• Develop current and up to date menus – if there are substitutes for meals, communicates that to Director of Culinary.
• Ensure meals, snacks and special need food items are available for each site.
   
• Maintain all state and federal documentation compliance.

• Keep chemicals locked up when not in use and under constant supervision when in use.
   
• Follow safety protocols
   
• Must respond appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills and emergency situations
   
• Must follow safety rules and regulations
   
• Recognize and act on safety hazards – wipes up spills or wet spots off floor, keeps hallways uncluttered when using cleaning equipment
   
• Report injuries/accidents to supervisor immediately per facility procedures
   
• Serve on committees as assigned.
   
• Ensure self-attendance at mandatory in-service training and online Relias training.
   
• Adhere to Cassia policies including but not limited to: safety, confidentiality, infection control and resident rights.
   
• Other duties as assigned Communicate with each site regarding food needs and follow up.
   
• Maintain appropriate inventory (par level) of food staples as determined per site needs.
• Ensure that food is labeled and dated at all times and any not labeled or dated is discarded.
   
• Assist with washing kitchen dishes and pans and putting away appropriately.
   
• Daily cleaning and sanitizing of floors, counters, appliances and other work areas.

• 2+ years’ experience in institutional and/or quantity cooking equivalent required.
• Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) license upon hire.
• Ability to speak and read English.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to follow instruction.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with others.

• Competitive wages with credit for experience
• Tuition Discount Opportunities/ Scholarships/ Student Loan Forgiveness (site specific, ask for details)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403(b) or 401(k) with employer match
• Healthcare, dental, health savings, vision, life, disability, & flex spending options for Full-Time employees
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for Full-Time Employees 
• Employee Discount Program
• Longevity Recognition, Paid Volunteer Time, and Mentorship Programs
• Collaborative and Inclusive Work Culture
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members

Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.