Senior Cook

Job Duties

Description

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!

This role offers a flexible schedule, NO weekends and plays a huge role in your local community! Monday- Friday 6am- 1pm

As a Senior Cook you will plan and prepare quality meals using LSS menus and recipes for residents in a residential group home setting. You will order and receive food and kitchen, cleaning and household supplies, maintain cooking areas, appliances, food storage and dishwashing areas to comply with health codes/licensing requirements and work with food suppliers and donation organizations to keep costs within budgeted allowances. You will also teach the residents basic cooking skills, food handling/storage and sanitation and nutrition concepts, prep meals for program staff for use on weekends and holidays and work with program management to address any issues regarding the mishandling of food or problems with the sanitation of equipment or food prep/storage space.

Job Requirements:

A minimum of one year of experience in a full service kitchen in a long term care facility, school, or restaurant; experience with budgets.

Knowledge of all kitchen equipment, utensils usage and organized food storage.

Knowledge of Health Department regulations.

Able to recognize boundaries and solve problems.

Food Manager Certification; may be obtained after hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$20.63 - $20.63 / Hourly

Postal Code

56001

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

OD032009870

Job Benefits

Not specified