Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Cook

***The Cook position is full-time. Some coverage of other shifts may be needed.***

St. Luke Lutheran Community - Portage Lakes, a well-known and respected Long-Term Care provider, is in search of a reliable Cook with experience in Nursing Homes/Long-Term Care to join the Dietary Team at our beautiful Portage Lakes Campus.

Our Cook is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of meals.

• Prepare meals and/or therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus, standardized recipes, and special diet orders

• Serve food in accordance with established schedule and portion control procedures

• Perform cafeteria functions, including food preparation and serving

• Set up tray line in a timely manner

• Serve food on tray line and/or in dining rooms

• Prepare food and supplies for the next meal according to prep sheets

• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies

• Report needs to Supervisor

• All other duties as assigned

The Cook/Baker must have at least 1 year experience in cooking for large groups of people as well as:

• Reliability, strong attendance history (required)

• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally and compassionately to fellow team-members, Residents, government agencies, etc (required)

• Must be available for all shifts (required)

• Must be able to work independently to meet deadlines (required)

• Prior experience in a long-term care facility (highly preferred)

• Must be at least 18 years of age (required)

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 30 pounds (required)

Our Cooks enjoy a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that includes:

• Group Health/Dental/Vision

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 403b Retirement Plan (w/Company Match)

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Program

• Company-sponsored Life Insurance/Short-Term Disability Plans

• Voluntary Hospital/Accident/Critical Illness Coverage

• Paid Holidays

• Perfect Attendance Bonus

• Employee Referral Bonus

The Cook selected for this role will complete a pre-employment physical and BCI fingerprinting background check. We are a smoke-free/vape-free workplace. Direct Deposit is required.

We are scheduling interviews for the Cook position on a first-come/first-serve basis. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through Indeed as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!

St. Luke Lutheran Community is equal opportunity employer (EOE).