Cook - Casual

Job Details: Job Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Home - Sauk Rapids, MN, Position Type: Casual, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $19.50 - $24.35Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day Shift, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service, Are you detail-oriented with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences? Join the Shepherd Oaks Dietary Team today! As a Cook with Good Shepherd, you’ll make a meaningful difference every day by helping meet the nutritional needs of those you serve. You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team while enjoying a variety of generous benefits.

Cook Responsibilities

Prepare and serve meals according to menu guidelines, ensuring residents’ nutritional needs are met
Assist with ordering food and supplies as needed
Monitor and record food temperatures; verify quality prior to service
Maintain organized inventory by properly sorting, labeling, and dating food and supplies
Uphold a clean and safe kitchen environment through proper sanitation and waste disposal practices
Oversee the sanitation of kitchen areas, equipment, and food service spaces
Update and maintain menu boards for residents
Support the Food Service Manager with hiring, onboarding, training, and supervising dietary staff

Cook Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (Part-Time/Full-Time Eligible)
Earned Safe & Sick Time Off
FREE Option for Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for Employee (Full-Time Eligible)
401K with Company Match
Employee Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities

Qualifications: Cook Qualifications

MN Food Protection Manager certificate preferred
Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing
One year experience as a cook preparing food in a long-term care setting preferred
Ability to wok as a team member and resolve problem situations constructively
Experience working with seniors preferred

Keywords: Cook, Cooking, Dietary, Nutritional Services, Culinary, Food Preparation, Food Service