Community Kitchen Cook - Flexible Schedule, No Weekends

Lutheran Social Service of MN; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of MN is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team, preparing meals for varied populations and supporting community programs across Minnesota. This role offers a flexible schedule with no weekend shifts and strong community impact.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, measuring portions, and ensuring compliance with Health Department regulations. Experience in a full-service kitchen in healthcare, school, or restaurant settings is required; driver’s

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of equivalent experience in a full-service kitchen in a health care facility, school or restaurant.
• Knowledge of quantity cooking and ability to scale recipes to the number of meals needed.
• Knowledge of Health Department regulations and safe food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals to serve or package for various populations and transport in bulk to satellite meal sites.
• Support Senior Cook in larger kitchens; in smaller kitchens, work independently with guidance from Regional Manager and Assistant Director of Production.
• Represent LSS professionally through dress code and personal hygiene; engage with diners to promote a welcoming atmosphere.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Lutheran Social Service of MN is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team, preparing meals for varied populations and supporting community programs across Minnesota. This role offers a flexible schedule with no weekend shifts and strong community impact.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, measuring portions, and ensuring compliance with Health Department regulations. Experience in a full-service kitchen in healthcare, school, or restaurant settings is required; driver’s