Cook, Part-Time

Ecumen Brooks consists of 38 assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 12 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services, located in Owatonna, Minnesota. Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living organization.

Schedule

• Part-Time
• Every other Saturday and Sunday: 6:30am–2pm
• Every other Monday: 6:30am–3pm
• Every other Wednesday: 10:30am–7pm

Pay

The targeted pay range for this job is $18.00 – $21.00 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits

• Sick & Safe Time
• Generous 6% 401(k) match
• Well-being resources

Learn more at Ecumen Benefits.

Responsibilities

• Delivers friendly, responsive service to residents, families, guests, and staff
• Prepares, cooks, and serves meals; ensures proper equipment use and maintenance
• Follows recipes and portion guidelines accurately; adjusts for group sizes
• Maintains food inventory and notifies supervisor of shortages
• Keeps work area clean, safe, and compliant with health regulations
• Stocks and rotates groceries to ensure freshness
• Coordinates with team for special events and staffing needs
• Prepares appropriate meals for special diets and accommodates resident requests
• Practices proper safety and sanitation
• Collaborates well with others in a dynamic environment
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• 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