Cook - Full Time- Red Wood Falls, MN

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Vista Prairie Communities at Garnette Gardens in Red Wood Falls, MN has a need for a Full -Time Cook. Shifts would include AM and PM hours and every other weekend. This position reports to the Director of Culinary Services. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Cooks or otherwise prepares food according to recipe. - Cuts, trims, and bones meats and poultry for cooking. - Bakes bread, rolls, cakes, and pastries. - Portions cooked foods per Director's direction regarding size of portions and methods of garnishing. - Carves meats, portions food on plates, adds gravies and sauces, and garnishes servings. - Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, steamers, or other food service equipment. - Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and tenderizers to prepare soups, salads, gravies, sauces, casseroles, and desserts. - Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods. - Adds seasonings to foods during mixing or cooking, according to recipes, personal judgment, and experience. - Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing with fork to determine that it is properly cooked. - Has good knowledge of nutrition, recipes and special dietary needs, e.g. what to substitute for residents on special diets or what a bread exchange is. - Demonstrates good emergency decision making, e.g., food that was ordered for a meal and was never delivered. - Demonstrates good basic knowledge and willingness to learn new techniques; asks questions or looks up references as needed. - Aware of events, activities and changes; efficiently organizes work area; checks menu and ensures food items are available before starting. - Keeps up with the flow of work; knows which tasks can be delayed or skipped to meet important scheduled time and has contingency plans if waiting for something is necessary. - Willing to help with special events, fill in for others to accommodate emergency situations. - Ensures that each person on a special diet is accommodated. - Demonstrates a strong respect for facility property and supplies; takes action to protect equipment and eliminate waste. - Maintains a cheerful and cooperative relationship with coworkers. - Always cheerful with a hello and good morning for residents. Initiates friendly conversations with residents; shows concerns for their welfare. - Accommodates resident requests promptly, if appropriate, e.g. substitute for foods that cause heartburn, change of tablemates, etc. - Smoothly integrates proper safety sanitation techniques as part of the work, e.g. washes hands, wears proper equipment for safety, and uses cleaning products properly. o Ability to see when task need to be accomplished and takes the initiative to do the tasks. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - High School education or GED. - Training in health related disciplines and/or experience preferred. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS - Working knowledge of state, federal and local regulations. - Must receive a "not disqualified" criminal background result from Department of Human Services and may not be on the OIG exclusions list. - Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. - Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public. - Must possess a desire to work with aged, infirm, and handicapped persons. - Must be able to relate to and work with the elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people, dementia residents and occasionally challenging behaviors. - Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to connect and communicate effectively with diverse populations. - Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to prioritize, organize and manage multiple priorities. - Ability to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions, when necessary. To apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter on our website: http://vistaprairie.org/about/job-opportunities/ Vista Prairie Communities is an equal opportunity employer.

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