**Working Title: Cook Coordinator** **Job Class: Cook Coordinator** **Agency: Human Services Dept** + **Job ID** : 81452 + **Location** : Anoka + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 10/30/2024 + **Closing Date** : 11/12/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS Anoka Metro Trt Ctr AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : Adult Mental Health / Dietary + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : day shift, 9:00AM-5:30PM + **Days of Work** : varies + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $22.07 - $30.43 / hourly; $46,082 - $63,537 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 203 - Service/AFSCME + **Work Area** : Food Service + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. 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. **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. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 . Please indicate what assistance is needed.