Cook Lake Ridge

Cook Position at Lake Ridge Care Center

Lake Ridge Care Center, a Cassia community, is currently seeking cooks to join our culinary team! If you enjoy preparing quality meals and want a role that offers guaranteed hours and the opportunity to grow, this could be a great fit. At Lake Ridge Care Center, you'll work in a supportive, team-oriented environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful difference for our residents. In addition to great benefits, we are offering a $1,000 bonus and no late nights! As a cook at Lake Ridge Care Center, you will prepare nutritious meals that support the health and well-being of our residents while following recipes and food safety standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, takes pride in their work, and has a true passion for growing their culinary skills. Apply today to join our collaborative and creative culinary team.

Position Type: Part-Time, working a varied schedule including every other weekend and holiday

Shifts Available: 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Wage Range: $19.70 - $23.20/hour depending on experience

Location: 310 Lake Blvd S, Buffalo, MN 55313

Cook Responsibilities:

• Prepare and assist cooking all meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Work within the department to provide quality and nutritious meals and service to residents.
• Assist with food preparation for residents.
• Help maintain a clean and sanitary dietary department.
• Assist residents, employees, and guests with a broad range of dietary needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Cook Qualifications:

• 1 year of commercial cooking experience required.
• Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills.

Cassia Benefits:

• Competitive pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition assistance & student loan forgiveness (site-specific)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance) for full-time employees
• Employee assistance program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
• Pet insurance
• Career growth opportunities

About Us:

Lake Ridge is proud to have been recognized by Newsweek as one of the top ten nursing homes in Minnesota for communities with 50-99 beds. We have also been honored with the 2025 Customer Experience Award. We're excited to welcome new leadership that brings fresh vision, renewed focus, and a strong commitment to supporting our staff and enhancing resident care. Staff enjoy strong team connection, opportunities for career development, and the chance to make meaningful connections with residents every day. Join us at Lake Ridge, where dedication is recognized and compassion is at the heart of everything we do.

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our service standards of respect, excellence, integrity, stewardship, compassion, collaboration, unity, and innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers.