Cook/Chef

** Cook/Chef**

** Woodlyn Heights Senior Living**

** Hastings, MN**

Woodlyn Heights Senior Living, located conveniently near 494 & 52 in Inver Grove Heights, MN, is seeking a Cook to join our team

Shift: Part Time, 12:00 PM- 7:00 PM **General Purpose**

Prepare food in accordance with prescribed resident/tenant diet specifications, facility procedures, and dietary and sanitary regulations.

**Essential Job Functions**

* Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, and temperature control procedures.

* Direct and assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes and utensils.

* Check all trays for menu and diet requirements and preference and accuracy.

* Ensure proper storage for food and supplies.

* Assist the Director of Culinary Services, Dietary Manager, or Dietitian to direct the activities of the dietary employees.

* Review menus prior to preparation of food.

* Review and process diet changes and ensure menus are maintained and followed in accordance with established procedures.

* Coordinate dietary services with other departments.

* Ensure that food and supplies are available for the next meals.

* Assist with inventory and storing incoming foods and supplies.

* Report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents.

* Adhere to universal precautions and sanitary, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.

* Must be adaptable, flexible to changes, and able to prioritize and organize work efficiently to accomplish workload within time allotted.

* Maintains positive relationships with key stakeholders such as tenants, their families, staff, and the community.

* Maintain a positive attitude in relation to customer service program.

* Abides by the facilitys policies, procedures and practices.

* Participates in and supports Quality efforts throughout the facility.

* Attends meetings and mandatory in-services.

* Must be able to maintain regular attendance.

* Must possess basic computer skills.

* Knowledge and adherence to safety/disaster preparedness plan.

* All other duties as needed.

**Qualifications**

* High school graduate or equivalent.

* Experience in a care facility is preferred.

* Must be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with residents, residents families and employees.

* Must have basic knowledge of computer systems.

* Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

* Clear understanding that all injuries/accidents must be reported to a supervisor immediately.

* Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.

* Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all essential job functions are required. Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties, and hours as needs change. This document is for management communication only and is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.

Accura HealthCare embraces a unique upside-down culture, putting residents and direct-care staff at the top level of the organization. Our associates play a key role in supporting Accuras purpose, to care for others and advancing the mission, to be partners in care and family for life and are expected to provide exceptional customer service by demonstrating and upholding our values of trust, integrity, accountability, commitment, and kindness through the development of strong relationships, servant leadership, and effective communication and follow-up.

Accura HealthCare, an **Equal Opportunity Employer** and leading post-acute healthcare provider based in Iowa, has communities in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Nebraska, and growing