Dietary Prep Cook: Nutritious Meals for Elder Care

Good Shepherd Community; Minnesota; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Safe & Sick Time Off

Health Insurance for employee (free)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with company match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement & scholarships

Job summary

Good Shepherd Community is seeking a Prep Cook to support dietary services and nutritional wellbeing for tenants. You'll prepare meals, maintain safe kitchen practices, and help keep menus and boards up to date.

You will join a collaborative dietary team with opportunities for growth, along with a generous benefits package. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and familiarity with food preparation, including caring for residents.

Qualifications

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

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

Verbal and written communication

Food preparation experience

Team player

Basic math and computer skills

Elderly care experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Good Shepherd Community is seeking a Prep Cook to support dietary services and nutritional wellbeing for tenants. You'll prepare meals, maintain safe kitchen practices, and help keep menus and boards up to date.

You will join a collaborative dietary team with opportunities for growth, along with a generous benefits package. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and familiarity with food preparation, including caring for residents.