Culinary Float

Cassia

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Buffalo, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Culinary Float provides hands-on cooking and meal production across multiple senior living communities to ensure high-quality dining standards. Responsibilities include adhering to sanitation guidelines, managing special diets, and supporting daily kitchen operations.

Qualifications

You have 1-2 years of commercial cooking experience in a restaurant or senior living setting. You are also required to have a Valid Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Certificate or be able to obtain one upon employment. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential for interacting with residents and staff.

Must Have Skills for ATS

commercial cooking

Certified Food Protection Manager

food safety

sanitation

Job Description

Cassia, a nonprofit, senior living organization, has a rare opportunity for a Culinary Float to join our team and float between 4 different cities with possible travel to other areas based on needs. You will be floating between Buffalo MN, Dassel MN, Maple Plain MN, and Plymouth MN. This is a great opportunity to continue growing your career while sharing your expertise at multiple locations.

As a Culinary Float, you will provide a full-scope, hands-on cooking preparation and production of high-quality culinary dishes to our residents and guests in a timely manner.  You will bring your expertise to our 5 locations and help ensure that culinary standards are maintained. 

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, benefits eligible position working a varying schedule including every weekend.

Wage Range: $33 - $35 /hour depending on experience

Locations:
Park View Care Center: 200 Park Ln, Buffalo, MN 55313
Lake Ridge Care Center: 310 Lake Blvd S, Buffalo, MN 55313
Haven Homes: 4848 Gateway Blvd, Maple Plain, MN 55359
Lakeside Generations: 439 William Avenue East, Dassel MN 55325
Cornerstone: 3750 Lawndale Ln N, Plymouth MN, 55446

Culinary Float Responsibilities:

  • Floats between MN Cassia Communities filling in for open chef and culinary positions; shifts and schedule will vary week-to-week and may require last minute changes based on emergency culinary needs
Prepare & Serve Meals
  • Prepares recipes utilizing appropriate ingredients to ensure a fine dining experience for residents and guests
  • Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards at all times
  • Meets organizational and regulatory expectations, including sanitation, food preparation, menus, nutrition, and documentation
Support Team Members
  • Participates directly in daily kitchen operations in multiple communities: cooking, serving and cleaning under the direction of the Director of Culinary Services
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Maintain Food Safety & Sanitation Standards
  • Strictly adheres to safety and sanitation guidelines
  • Knowledge of special diets provided and served correctly per our Policy and Procedure
  • Serves as the subject matter expert for emergency operating procedures and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the kitchen and dining areas
Culinary Float Qualifications:
  • 1-2 years of commercial cooking experience in a restaurant/ senior living or equivalent cooking experience required!
  • Certificate from an accredited culinary arts school preferred.
  • Valid Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Certificate or ability to pass course once employed.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Cassia Benefits:
  • Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
  • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
  • Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members 
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flexibility 
  • Career growth opportunities

About Us:

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. Located in Edina, MN, our home office supports a network of senior living communities and services across Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Colorado, and Florida.

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. At Cassia we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.cassialife.org/

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!

#LI-DNI
 

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

Cassia

Cassia provides housing, health care, and community services to older adults. Cassia’s mission is to foster fullness of life for older adults in the spirit of Christ’s love. Cassia provides independent and assisted living communities, memory care, skilled nursing care centers, short-term rehabilitation centers, adult day programs and a variety of community-based services for older adults across five states. The principles that guide our work: ·To value older generations’ talents and experience ·To provide the care residents need, when and where they need it ·To connect residents to the people and things that mean the most to them ·To support residents and families with spiritual care that speaks to who they are
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