Assistant Cook

St John's Lutheran Community; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's is seeking an Assistant Cook in Albert Lea, MN. This full-time role involves cooking and keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean, with a 6:30am-2:00pm shift and a 35-hour work week. You will help create a welcoming dining experience for residents and support daily life through meals.

The ideal candidate follows recipes, maintains kitchen safety, and collaborates with fellow caregivers to meet residents' nutritional needs and preferences in a home-like community.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow recipes and prepare food that meets residents' nutritional needs.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment (oven, stove, dishwasher, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Primary functions: Cooking, cleaning kitchen and dining area.
• Work closely with staff to meet residents' needs and preferences.

Skills

Recipe following

Food preparation

Job description

Assistant Cook

Job Type:Full-time
Salary:$19.09 per hour

Expected Hours:35 hours per week

Shift:6:30am-2:00pm

Assistant Cook Job Description:
The assistant cook sees the kitchen and dining as central to the sense of home. They make every effort to make mealtimes pleasant, and to create opportunities for residents to connect with others while dining.

They work to create a daily life filled with pleasurable moments, laughter and fun. The assistant cook understands that food and food preparation are filled with opportunities for activity, interactions, and relationships and is the heart of the home.

Primary functions:Cooking, cleaning kitchen and dining area.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
The assistant cook must have the ability to follow recipes and prepare food that meets the nutritional needs of the residents. Must have a working knowledge of kitchen equipment including oven, stove top, dishwasher, etc.
Must be able to work closely and cooperatively with other household caregivers and staff to meet the needs, wants, and expectations of the residents.

About Us:

St. John's is a nonprofit continuum of care with two campuses to meet the needs of the Elders in beautiful Albert Lea, MN. This is where you will find "Home" in our community! Our Mission is "St John's provides physical, emotional, social and Christian care for all people, with dignity and respect in an environment of God's Grace."