Cook

Province Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe Inc; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Generous retirement contribution

Job summary

Province Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe Inc in Burlington, Wisconsin, is seeking an in-home institutional cook to prepare nutritious meals for 25 religious men in a fraternal home. This full-time role offers a calmer setting with no late nights compared to restaurant kitchens.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of institutional kitchen experience, a Wisconsin food handler certificate, and a collaborative, self-directed work style.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years institutional/commercial kitchen experience; WI food handler certificate required.
• Ability to design menus and lead daily meal preparation.
• Strong communication and teamwork; able to follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute menus for dietary requirements and preferences.
• Lead food preparation for daily meals, special events, and catering.
• Assist with inventory control to ensure fresh ingredients and minimize waste.
• Adhering to sanitation standards, proper handling procedures and food safety.
• Coordinate with nursing to meet nutritional guidelines and resident needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment conducive to high-quality food service.

Skills

Institutional kitchen experience

Food handling

Menu planning

Food safety

Communication skills

Inventory management

Education

WI food handler certificate

Job description

Cook

Province Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe Inc Burlington, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

In Home Institutional Cook - FULL-TIME

Burlington, WI | Tuesday- Saturday, 10:30 AM-7:00 PM

ABOUT THE JOB

The Franciscan Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe is seeking a dependable, caring and reliable cook who will prepare nutritious meals for 25 religious men living in a fraternal home.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

A chef or cook looking to step away from the fast-paced restaurant environment and into a more calm, peaceful, and mission driven setting with no late nights and smaller dining setting. Someone motivated to join a small kitchen staff to lead the preparation of high-quality meals, oversee kitchen operations, and ensure dietary standards are consistently met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and execute menus that cater to various dietary requirements, including special diets and preferences
• Lead food preparation and presentation for daily meals, special events, and catering functions
• Assist with managing inventory control to ensure the availability of fresh ingredients while minimizing waste
• Adhering to sanitation standards, proper handling procedures and food safety standards
• Coordinate with nursing to meet nutritional guidelines and resident needs
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment conducive to high-quality food service

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

• 5-7 years full-service institutional/commercial kitchen and cooking experience - - WI food handler certificate required .
• Experience with kitchen equipment operation, cleaning, maintenance, and replacement.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to read and follow a recipe.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and collaborate.
• Demonstrated self-directed work style with sensitivity and maturity as this is a private home to the Franciscan Friars. Ability to stand, reach, bend, stoop and frequently life up to 40 lb.

ABOUT THE FRANCISCAN COMMUNITY

The Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Catholic brotherhood of Franciscan friars committed to living the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. We seek to serve others with compassion, respect and care. You do not need to be Catholic or Franciscan to work with us; we value people who treat others with dignity and take pride in their work.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Generous annual retirement contribution