Cook - Becker Campus

The Good Shepherd Community; Minnesota; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Safe & Sick Time Off

401K with Company Match

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship

Job summary

The Good Shepherd Community in Minnesota is seeking a compassionate Cook to join the Shepherd of Grace Dietary Team. You will prepare and serve meals according to menu guidelines to meet residents' nutritional needs while delivering a warm, respectful dining experience.

This role offers opportunities to work with a supportive team, assist with ordering and inventory, uphold kitchen sanitation, and help train dietary staff.

Qualifications

• MN Food Protection Manager certificate preferred.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• One year experience as a cook in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member and resolve problem situations constructively.
• Experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to menu guidelines, ensuring residents’ nutritional needs are met.
• Assist with ordering food and supplies as needed.
• Monitor and record food temperatures; verify quality prior to service.
• Maintain organized inventory by properly sorting, labeling, and dating food and supplies.
• Uphold a clean and safe kitchen environment through proper sanitation and waste disposal practices.
• Oversee the sanitation of kitchen areas, equipment, and food service spaces.
• Update and maintain menu boards for residents.
• Support the Food Service Manager with hiring, onboarding, training, and supervising dietary staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Food handling

Education

MN Food Protection Manager certificate

Job description

Are you detail-oriented with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences? Join the Shepherd of Grace Dietary Team today! As a Cook with Good Shepherd, you’ll make a meaningful difference every day by helping meet the nutritional needs of those you serve. You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team while enjoying a variety of generous benefits.Cook - Available ShiftsCasual DaysCook ResponsibilitiesPrepare and serve meals according to menu guidelines, ensuring residents’ nutritional needs are metAssist with ordering food and supplies as neededMonitor and record food temperatures; verify quality prior to serviceMaintain organized inventory by properly sorting, labeling, and dating food and suppliesUphold a clean and safe kitchen environment through proper sanitation and waste disposal practicesOversee the sanitation of kitchen areas, equipment, and food service spacesUpdate and maintain menu boards for residentsSupport the Food Service Manager with hiring, onboarding, training, and supervising dietary staffCook BenefitsEarned Safe & Sick Time Off401K with Company MatchEmployee Referral BonusTuition Reimbursement & Scholarship OpportunitiesCook QualificationsMN Food Protection Manager certificate preferredMust be able to communicate both verbally and in writingOne year experience as a cook preparing food in a long-term care setting preferredAbility to wok as a team member and resolve problem situations constructivelyExperience working with seniors preferredKeywords: Cook, Cooking, Dietary, Nutritional Services, Culinary, Food Preparation, Food Services