Baker

KH summary: 

Since 1922, Kittson Healthcare prides itself on providing continuous service to the citizens of Kittson County and surrounding areas. Today, Kittson Healthcare is a twelve-bed acute care federally designated Critical Access Hospital and fifty bed long term care facility which also includes a home healthcare agency, 8 bed assisted living facility and an ambulance service. There is a medical clinic located in the complex as well as a satellite medical clinic in Karlstad, Minnesota. We strive to treat every patient or resident that walks through our doors with highly personalized care. Our patients are not just numbers. They are family, neighbors, teachers, and community members.

DEPARTMENT: Nutritional Services

SUPERVISED BY: Manager of Nutritional Services

SUPERVISES: None

STATUS: Non-exempt 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Baker will play a crucial role in preparing a variety of baked goods, including bread, pastries, cakes and desserts to meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents and patients. The baker will be responsible for following recipes and dietary guidelines, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards, monitor inventory levels, maintaining clean baking area, and assisting with service during mealtimes and special events. In this role the baker will also support preparing breakfast meals for residents and patients.  

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Proficiently be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work independently and be able to work effectively as a team member.
• Familiarity with use of food operation supplies and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients and equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow recipes accurately and in timely. 
• Basic knowledge of compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Must possess the ability to support, encourage and strive for an excellent level of food services.
• Must have the ability to adapt to the personalities of residents and/or coworkers and use tact in all forms of communication.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Experience with food service operations in healthcare setting (nice to have).
• Basic understanding of food safety principles and regulations (nice to have).
• Must pass MN background check and fingerprinting.  
• Complete TB test within the first 3 weeks of employment.

JOB SCHEDULE/LOCATION(S):

• Hallock, MN 
• Full-time
• Hours: Monday – Friday 5:30 am – 1:30 pm, every other weekend and every other holiday.
• Long-term care and hospital setting

WHY WORK FOR US: 

Full-time

• Medical - Select plans are HSA eligible with employer contribution.
• Dental - Single plan is 100% employer paid.
• Vision - Single plan is 100% employer paid.
• Basic Life and AD&D - 100% employer paid policy with optional employee paid voluntary life AD&D.
• PTO/Extended Time Off.
• 403b plan - 3% employer match.
• Educational Scholarships.
• Employer paid CNA Training and Certification available.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Shift differential pay. 
• Cell phone discount.