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Description The Cook Assistant is responsible for assisting with food preparation, serving and cleanup. Maintains work area in proper order and follows established policies and procedures of the facility while demonstrating high levels of service. Complies with all federal and state regulations. About Us: Ecumen Pathstone is hiring a Cook Assistant. Ecumen Pathstone is a campus community offering comprehensive care services. Ecumen Pathstone consists of assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation care, memory care, adult day services, and independent living. Ecumen also offers homecare, hospice, as well as a supply store- all within the Mankato, MN area. Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs. Opportunity Details: Schedule: Part-Time. 48 scheduled hours every 2 weeks. 6:30a-2p and 11a-7:30p shift times. Every other weekend and holiday rotation. Pay: range starts at $17.14 and can increase with experience. Essential Job Responsibilities: Assists in meal preparation duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, organizing food and supplies, preparation of food, serving of meals, and clean-up. Completes required prep work; following correct procedures and directions. Upon completion of training, properly operates food equipment as allowed by law, used in dietary department. Assists all workers and positions in the dining department; identifies what needs to be done and assists as needed. Follows safety and sanitation rules; recognizes and acts on safety hazards and reports problems to supervisor. Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the leadership team. Cook Assistant Minimum Required Qualifications: Current valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance (if applicable) Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations Preferred Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Food Service experience Serv-safe sanitation certificate Senior care experience Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran