Dietary Prep Cook - Caring Senior Dining Kitchen

The Good Shepherd Community; Becker Township (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Sick time off

Health insurance for employee (full‑t​

401K with company match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement & scholarship

Job summary

The Good Shepherd Community’s Shepherd of Grace Dietary team in Becker, MN is seeking a Prep Cook for day-time casual shifts. You will prepare meals according to menus, support dietary needs, and help maintain a safe kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates have a passion for nutrition and serving seniors, good communication, teamwork, and basic math skills. Prior food prep or eldercare experience is preferred; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Previous experience in food preparation or work with the elderly preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member and resolve problems constructively.
• One year of instructional food service or equivalent food prep/cooking experience.
• Basic math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus to meet tenants’ dietary and nutritional needs.
• Assist with ordering food and supplies, ensuring the kitchen remains well-stocked and organized.
• Manage food inventory, including sorting, labeling, and dating items for proper rotation and safety.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary food production area, following proper sanitization and waste disposal procedures.
• Update and maintain tenant menu boards to ensure clear, accurate communication.
• Support the Food Service Manager by assisting with the supervision and coordination of dietary staff.

Skills

Communication

Food prep

Team player

Food service experience

Math skills

Job description

The Good Shepherd Community’s Shepherd of Grace Dietary team in Becker, MN is seeking a Prep Cook for day-time casual shifts. You will prepare meals according to menus, support dietary needs, and help maintain a safe kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates have a passion for nutrition and serving seniors, good communication, teamwork, and basic math skills. Prior food prep or eldercare experience is preferred; training is provided.