Cook Coordinator, Anoka, Minnesota

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Job Class: Cook Coordinator
Agency: Human Services Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 4/13/24
• Closing Date: 5/02/24
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS Anoka Metro Trt Ctr AFSCME
• Division/Unit: Adult Mental Health / Dietary
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Rotating shift
• Days of Work: Wednesday - Sunday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $20.02 - $27.60 / hourly; $41,801 - $57,628 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
• Work Area: AMRTC
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

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Job Summary

The Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center has an exciting opportunity for a Cook Coordinator to join our team! As the Cook Coordinator you will be responsible for preparing hot and cold food for regular and modified diets for hospital patients, employees, and visitors.

Responsibilities may include:

• Prepare all regular and modified diet food items so that meals are nutritious, attractive, tasty and safe for patient consumption, according to scheduled mealtimes.
• Prepare and package foods for special events, including regular and modified diet food items and other nourishments as requested, to coordinate Dietetic Services with hospital goals and treatment program needs.
• Perform required daily cleaning activities to maintain sanitation standards and safeguard the health of all persons eating our food.
• Coordinate work with other Cooks, Bakers, Deliver Van Drivers, and Food Service Workers to accomplish each step in meal preparation services and clean up.
• Participate as an active team member in the monitoring and evaluation of the quality of dietetic services provided.
• Serve as lead worker in the absence of Dietetic Administrative staff to ensure smooth operation of the department and maintain proper sanitation and safety techniques.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center is a secure inpatient psychiatric hospital serving adults with mental illness in a large, campus-based setting. The population also includes individuals civilly committed for specialized care, such as competency for criminal court (Rule 20), emergency 48-hour bed holds, and co-occurring mental illness/chemical dependency. Located just 15 minutes north of the Twin Cities metro, this modern facility offers compassionate, person-centered care in a pleasant environment appreciated by patients and employees alike.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current certificate in Food Safety (e.g. ServSafe Food Handler certificate or ServSafe Manager Certificate; OR the ability to obtain this certificate within the probationary period.

• One year of experience as a cook in a large restaurant, cafeteria, school, hospital, or equivalent experience in large volume cooking and food preparation;

Completion of a nine (9) month or longer full-time vocational/technical/associates school program in commercial cooking or commercial food preparation can substitute for six (6) months of work experience as a cook.

Additional Requirements

NOTE- To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

If you have questions about the position, contact April Blakesley at april.blakesley@state.mn.us

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to April Blakesley at april.blakesley@state.mn.us .

About Human Services Dept

DHS operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient mental health treatment facilities; inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities; dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.