Full Time - Chef

The mission of Knute Nelson is to enrich the lives of everyone we serve.

This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus!!



Schedule:

• 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Includes every other weekend and holiday
• 62 hours per pay period
• Supporting our Nelson Gables facility

Scope:

• Responsible for execution of the food preparation and cooking activities of all assisted living dining rooms, Pioneer Grill, and the Bistro.
• Works primarily in the restaurant/kitchen area, and has frequent contact with staff, residents and customers.
  
• Is designated as kitchen lead in absence of Culinary Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Production
• Food Safety
• Catering and Hospitality
• Inventory and Storage Responsibilities
• Customer Dining
• Other Duties as Assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Requires a high school diploma, a minimum of one year of experience working within a kitchen/culinary food service operation, preferably in a healthcare or senior dining setting, or any equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Completion of a state approved food safety course preferred.
• The ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately is essential. Able to take direction and give direction without resistance.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards the elderly is essential.
• The ability to work with a variety of staff and residents with differing values, attitudes, capabilities, and dispositions.
• The ability to work effectively as an individual player of the dining services team as well as part of the facility wide team. Demonstrates strong leadership skills and is a team player.
• Ability to work in a high-energy and demanding environment.
• Able to physically perform the duties required by the position.
• Required to have the ability to read, write and speak English well enough to communicate with staff, residents and visitors.

Reports To:
Culinary Services Manager, Culinary Supervisor

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Knute Nelson's policy forbids employees and associates from discriminating against anyone based on race, religion, color, creed, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Knute Nelson is committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career advancement.Knute Nelsonalso provides reasonable accommodations to disabled employees and applicants as required by law.