Cook

Lutheran Home; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Earned Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance options

Retirement Benefits including Employer

Life Insurance options

Long-term & Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Dental & Vision Insurance

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

On Demand Pay through Tapcheck

Job summary

The Lutheran Home is seeking a Full-time Cook to join our healthcare community and prepare a variety of menu items for regular and modified diets, following standardized recipes and guidelines. You will assist residents and families, ensure proper portions, and maintain high quality and food safety standards.

We offer a competitive benefits package including a $1,000 sign-on bonus, earned time off, holiday pay, medical insurance options, and retirement benefits with employer match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in food preparation, especially large quantities, is preferred.
• Institutional cooking experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items in large quantities for regular and modified diets.
• Follow standardized recipes and ensure quality, consistency, and attractive presentation.
• Assist residents and families with placing orders on tablets or meal cards.
• Serve food in proper portions and monitor food temperatures.
• Receive, store, rotate, label, and date food products according to guidelines.
• Assist with stocking, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Support other kitchen duties and shift to additional positions and/or locations as needed.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards while maintaining a clean and orderly environment.

Skills

Large-quantity cooking

Team-oriented work

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Food safety standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

$1,000 Sign on Bonus

The Lutheran Home is looking for a Full-time Cook to join our healthcare community. In this role, you’ll prepare a variety of menu items ensuring proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food for both regular and modified diets, following standardized recipes and menu guidelines, At the heart of our work, we uphold our values of Service, Excellence, Fulfillment, Grace, and Stewardship. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and enjoy working in a team environment, we’d love to have you on our team!

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Prepare menu items in large quantities for regular and modified diets
• Follow standardized recipes and ensure quality, consistency, and attractive presentation of food
• Assist residents and families with placing orders on tablets or meal cards
• Serve food in proper portions and monitor food temperatures
• Receive, store, rotate, label, and date food products according to guidelines
• Assist with stocking, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining kitchen equipment and work areas
• Support other kitchen duties and shift to additional positions and/or locations as needed
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards while maintaining a clean and orderly environment

In this Full-time position you will enjoy a typical day shift schedule with rotating weekends, and take part in our many benefits including:

• Sign on Bonus for eligible candidates
• Earned Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Medical Insurance options
• Retirement Benefits including Employer Match
• Life Insurance options including an Employer Paid Plan
• Long-term & Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance options
• On Demand Pay through Tapcheck
• and Residents that you will fall in love with.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED preferred
• Previous experience in food preparation, with an emphasis on large quantity cooking preferred
• Institutional cooking experience is desired
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Flexibility and willingness to assist with other kitchen duties as needed
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for providing high-quality meals

About the Lutheran Home:

Since 1972, the Lutheran Home has provided the region’s residents with dignified and compassionate care. We look to employ and empower dedicated and qualified individuals to provide a culture of positivity, compassion and fun so that we may all live each day fulfilled.

The Lutheran Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please verify that you have included in your application all relevant information and experience for the position you are pursuing. We use this information in our effort to offer competitive and equitable compensation.

Not all positions may be eligible for all benefits.