Community Kitchen Lead - Flexible Schedule, No Weekends

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service MN is seeking a Senior Cook to prepare meals for congregate dining, Meals on Wheels, and bulk shipments to satellite sites. You will follow LSS menus and recipes, manage orders, and support sanitation and safety across kitchen and dining areas.

The role emphasizes supervision, training, and collaboration with site managers, staff, and volunteers to ensure timely, quality meal delivery in the local community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a full-service kitchen in a long-term care facility, school, or restaurant.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and convert measurements to the required number of meals.
• Ability to train, supervise, and direct site staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality meals using LSS menus and recipes for congregate, Meals on Wheels, and bulk ship to satellite sites.
• Order and receive food and supplies for the kitchen and dining areas.
• Direct kitchen and dining room cleaning and sanitation to maintain safety standards.
• Work with site managers, kitchen staff, and volunteers to ensure smooth delivery of meals.
• Provide direction, supervision, and training to kitchen staff and assist with hiring new staff.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Quantities & recipe scaling

Staff supervision & training

Tools

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

Job description

Lutheran Social Service MN is seeking a Senior Cook to prepare meals for congregate dining, Meals on Wheels, and bulk shipments to satellite sites. You will follow LSS menus and recipes, manage orders, and support sanitation and safety across kitchen and dining areas.

The role emphasizes supervision, training, and collaboration with site managers, staff, and volunteers to ensure timely, quality meal delivery in the local community.