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 p ro vide a full-s cope, h and s-on coo king p repa ra tion and p roduc tion of high-quality cu lina ry d ish es to our res iden ts and gue sts in a time ly manne r 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:

• Flo ats b etwe en MN Cassia Co mmun ities filling in for open chef and culinary po sition s; s hifts and s ched ule will va ry week -to-week and may requ ire la st minu te chan ges ba sed on eme rgency culinary needs

Prepare & Serve Meals

• Pr ep ares rec ipes utilizing app ro priate in gre die nts to e nsu re a fine dining exp erien ce for res iden ts and gue sts
• Re spon sible for adh ering to food q ua lity, ap pea ran ce, and p res entation s tand ards at a ll times
• M eets organ iza tion al and regu la to ry ex pec ta tions, inc lud ing s an itation, food p rep ara tion, menu s, nu trition, and d ocu men ta tion

Support Team Members

• Pa rticip ates d ire ctly in da ily kitchen op era tio ns in mu ltiple co mmun ities coo kin g, s erving and clean ing under the d ire ction of the Direc tor of Cu lin ary Se rvices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Maintain Food Safety & Sanitation Standards

• St ric tly adh eres to sa fety a nd s anitation gu id elines
• Kno wled ge of sp ecial d ie ts p ro vided and se rved c orrec tly per o ur Po licy and Proc edu re
• Se rves as the su bje ct ma tter exp ert for e me rgency ope ra ting p roce du res and Sa fe ty Da ta S hee ts (S DS) for the kitchen and din ing a re as

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!

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