The Cook is responsible for proper food prep, cooking and service of food while recognizing special diets, resident’s dietary needs and requests. This position maintains work areas in proper order and follows established policies and procedures of the facility while demonstrating high levels of service. 

About Us: Ecumen of Litchfield is hiring a Cook to join its team serving a community that includes 56 assisted living apartments, 14 memory care residences, and offers independent living, adult day services, and homecare in Litchfield, MN. As part of Ecumen, a nonprofit senior living provider with over 160 years of experience and ranked as Minnesota’s 8th largest in the field, you'll contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services for older adults—all while promoting inclusivity and meaningful impact.

Schedule Options:

• Part-Time. 5:30a-2p. 48 scheduled hours every 2 weeks. Various weekdays, every other weekend, and every other holiday.
• On Call - pick up shifts as they become available.

Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits: Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our part-time team members including dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and serve meals while following recipes, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
2. Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and assist to manage food inventory.
3. Provide excellent service to residents, guests, and team members.
4. Support special dietary needs and respond to resident requests.
5. Assist with stocking, event prep, and team collaboration.
6. Perform other duties as needed.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• 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  
• Commercial kitchen experience
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment
• Previous senior care experience 
• Serv Safe certification or equivalent
• Certified Food Protection Manager