Culinary - Cook

St.-Camillus; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Camillus in Wauwatosa, WI, is seeking a dependable Cook to join our Culinary team. You will prepare meals for residents, employees, and guests while maintaining sanitation, safety, and presentation standards.

We value teamwork, customer service, and commitment to quality; ServSafe certification is required, and a HS diploma or equivalent is expected. The role requires standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold ServSafe certification.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and instructions.
• Strong customer service and teamwork.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion meals, salads, and desserts.
• Follow food safety guidelines and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Contribute to a positive dining experience for residents and guests.
• Collaborate with team to support residents, guests, and coworkers.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

English literacy

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety

Sanitation

Reading recipes

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Camillus, 10101 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Cook

Join the St. Camillus team and bring comfort, care, and quality to every plate.

At St. Camillus, work has meaning. As a mission-driven Life Plan Community, we are proud to serve residents with compassion, dignity, and respect while creating a workplace where employees feel welcomed, appreciated, and connected to something bigger than themselves. Our team members are supported through professional growth opportunities, training, employee recognition, and community-building events that celebrate the people who make St. Camillus special.

We are seeking a dependable, service-minded Cook to join our Culinary team. In this role, you will prepare tasty, appealing, high-quality meals for residents, employees, and guests while maintaining excellent standards for sanitation, safety, and presentation. The meals you prepare directly contribute to the well-being, satisfaction, and daily experience of the people we serve.

Why Join St. Camillus?

• Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven organization with a strong commitment to residents and the community.
• Work in a supportive environment where employees are welcomed, valued, and recognized.
• Grow professionally through training, in-service learning, apprenticeships, and scholarship opportunities.
• Join a team that celebrates service, connection, and the meaningful difference employees make every day.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and portion meals, salads, and desserts in accordance with resident dietary needs.
• Follow food safety guidelines, sanitation procedures, and the “first in, first out” method.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workstation and equipment.
• Operate kitchen, dishwashing, and food service equipment safely and effectively.
• Support a positive dining experience through quality food preparation and good customer service.
• Work as part of a collaborative team that values residents, guests, and coworkers.

What We’re Looking For

• ServSafe certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of cooking experience; short-order or institutional food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of institutional kitchen appliances and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to read, write, speak English, follow instructions, and perform basic math.
• Strong customer service, communication, teamwork, and personal hygiene standards.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift or carry items up to 40 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Ready to make every meal matter? Apply today and bring your culinary skills, care, and commitment to the St. Camillus team.

St. Camillus, 10101 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States of America