Cassia

Cook

Lake Ridge Care Center - Buffalo, MN - Full Time

Are you passionate about cooking and baking?  Do you want to showcase your creative culinary skills to those who will truly appreciate your work? Lake Ridge has a fantastic opportunity as a Full-Time Cook!  Join our team and use your talents to create culinary masterpieces for our residents.  Along with generous benefits, we are offering a $4,000 Bonus! 

Lake Ridge Care Center, a 5-star, 56-bed facility, is currently seeking a Full-Time Cook to join our beautiful facility with highly trained professional, caring, and dedicated staff. Your passion for cooking nutritious and appetizing meals will be highly valued by our residents. Join our team today and make a positive difference in our residents' lives!

This is a Full-Time position working a varied schedule including every other weekend.  No late nights!

Hours: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm 
Pay:  $19.50 - $22.95 / hour depending on experience
Full-Time is eligible for a $4,000 bonus!


Benefits:

  • Competitive wages with credit for experience
  • Tuition Discount Opportunities/Scholarships/Student Loan Forgiveness (site specific, as 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
  • 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 

What does a Cook do?

  • Deliver exceptional service to residents by leading and motivating team members to provide fast, friendly and excellent customer service to all guests.
  • Prepare and cook all meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards. This will also include feature/specials and grill service.
  • Inspect kitchen for conformance to government and company safety and sanitation requirements.
  • Review planned meals and take note of special diet requests.
  • Observe and report on low stock or high-demand choices.
  • Follow and understand diet restrictions and modifications.
  • Participate in meetings and required training to maintain regulatory standards of food service at the community.

What does a Cook require?

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
  • Prior cooking/ food preparation experience or equivalent combination of relevant experience. Willing to train the right person with related experience. 
  • Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
  • Maintain confidential information.
  • Ability to stand for length of shift.
  • Team player willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Selected candidates will be required to do a background check.

Location: Lake Ridge Care Center is a part of Cassia and is located in the West Metro. Address: 310 Lake Blvd S, Buffalo, MN 55313

About Us:

Lake Ridge Care Center is proud to have been ranked number 1 in the state of Minnesota for long-term care. In addition, we have had an overall five-star rating in the past three years! We take pride in the longevity of our employees. 

Lake Ridge Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid certified campus, providing 24-hour skilled primary nursing care, on-site rehabilitation services, a restorative nursing program, and a number of other services.

Cassia is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with over 200 years of experience caring for those in need. Our Mission is to foster fullness of life for older adults in the spirit of Christ’s love. We take pride in providing compassionate care for our residents by embracing our eight values and service standards: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Stewardship, Unity, Respect and Collaboration.

At Cassia, you will be empowered to foster fullness of life for those we serve. Cassia will support your career goals and celebrate your passions. If you are seeking a career experience where you will have fun, be challenged, and recognized for your individuality, Cassia is the answer. I am Cassia... are you? 

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

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