City/State: Fridley, Minnesota Categories: Support & Facility Services Shift: Ebenezer Job Status: day/evening Req ID: 162815 Pay Range: Ebenezer **Job Overview** Ebenezer is looking for a **Chef** to join our senior living team at Willows Bend in Fridley, MN! This position is responsible for ensuring that meals are prepared and presented in accordance with applicable regulations and customer expectations. This culinary schedule includes; + 80 hours every two weeks + Day/Early Evening shifts; **10 hour shifts: 8 AM - 6:30 PM** + Includes every other weekend and holiday rotation **Willows Bend Senior Living** offers 136 beautifully designed apartment homes and amenities that encourage an engaging, active lifestyle for older adults, which comes with the peace of mind knowing supportive services and care by Ebenezer is available should your needs change. We will be offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.   Located along bustling University Ave in Fridley, MN near 694 interchange and adjacent to the M Health Fairview Fridley Clinic, getting to work couldn’t be easier due to the convenience of being located right on the bus line and near the Northstar light rail station! Willows Bend Senior Living is developed by Ivy Properties and United Properties, and is managed by Ebenezer, an experienced provider of residential and health care environments since 1917. **Responsibilities:** + Prepare and cook food items to specified temperatures, following standardized recipes to ensure consistent quality, nutritional value, and proper portioning. Weigh and measure ingredients per standardized recipes. + Assemble meals and bakery items within designated time frames, complete daily preparation tasks accurately, and assist with special events. + Proper knowledge and preparation of texturized diets utilizing International Dysphagia Diet Standardization (IDDSI) standards. + Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment by following proper cleaning schedules, using recommended equipment and chemicals, separating clean and dirty areas, and thoroughly scrubbing pots and pans as required. + Demonstrates the ability to supervise kitchen staff, manage daily operations and customer service in the supervisor’s absence, and effectively communicate resident and guest feedback on meal and service quality. **Required Qualifications:** + 0 - 1 year of previous experience + Must be 18+ years old + Food Handlers certification Issued by an ANAB-CFP accredited food sanitation program within 90 Days **Preferred Qualifications:** + Vocational School Technical Training or Associate Degree - Food Service + 1 - 3 years of previous experience + Working knowledge of basic Microsoft applications + Food Protection Manager certification Issued by an ANAB-CFP accredited food sanitation program within 90 Days or + Certified Food Protection Manager certificate (CFPM) Must be issued by the State of Minnesota for locations in the state of MN within 90 Days **Benefit Overview** Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits **Compensation Disclaimer** An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored. **EEO Statement** EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status