Food Service - Lead Server/Prep Cook - Full Time

Eaglecrestlife; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Paid Leave Time

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Insurances

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Plan

Discounted Meals

Job summary

Eagle Crest Communities is seeking an Assistant Cook/Kitchen Leader to join our food service team at Cass Street Assisted Living in La Crosse, Wisconsin. You will coordinate meal service, assist with basic food prep, and lead the on-site kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for residents.

The role requires a positive, team-oriented approach, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a willingness to obtain ServSafe certification if not already held.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience in quantity cooking is a plus but not required for up to 46 residents.
• One year of food service in long-term care, hospital, or restaurant setting preferred but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive, social dining experience and sense of community for residents.
• Assist in creating meals that meet dietary needs and are appealing.
• Perform basic on-site food prep, serve meals, and lead on-site food service team.
• Prepare fresh-made recipes (salads, sandwiches, etc.) and stock items as needed.
• Prepare supplies for the cooking line and assist with baking and desserts.

Skills

Food service experience

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

Driver's license

ServSafe or willingness to obtain

Tools

Food safety certification

Job description

Eagle Crest Communities:Cass Street Assisted Living (La Crosse, WI)

Assistant Cook/Kitchen Leader

Full-Time: 75 hours per 2-week pay period with a variable holiday schedule rotation

Example Schedule

Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am-6:30 pm

Friday: 10:00 am- 6:00 pm

Assistant Cook/Kitchen Leader

Eagle Crest Communities is seeking a leader to join our food service team at Cass Street Assisted Living. This leader will work to ensure we are providing a high-quality dining experience for residents by coordinating meal service needs with Eagle Crest South.This leader will perform some basic food prep on site, serve meals, and lead our on-site food service team in serving attractive and nutritious meals.

What You'll Do

• Foster a positive, social dining experience that brings residents together and supports a sense of community.
• Assist in creating meals that nourish the body and lift the spirit, ensuring residents' dietary needs are met while making mealtimes one highlight of their day.
• Duties include quantity food prep, dish room and cleaning duties, serving residents' meals, restocking, and other kitchen responsibilities.
• Responsible for the daily preparation of fresh-made recipes such as salads, sandwiches, and other à la carte meal choices, as well as stocking items as needed
• Prepare supplies for the cooking line and restock diminished stock as needed; assist with baking and preparing desserts

What You'll Need

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to multitask is a must
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment
• Quantity cooking experience, a plus but not required (up to 46 residents)
• One year of food service experience in a long-term care, hospital, or restaurant setting preferred but not required; We will train the right fit for our team!
• This position will transport meals. Drivers require a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a safe driving record.
• Kitchen/food safety certification such as ServSafe or ability to gain within the first 90 days.

Our Wages

• FT Starting Rate: $18.50 - $20.50 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications.
• We pay for high performance! We will review your wage at 100 days.

Our Benefits

• Available at 50+ hours/pay period: Health & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account Options, Life and AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Paid Leave Time
• Available at 20+ hours/pay period: Vision Insurance, Voluntary Supplemental Insurances, Pet Insurance.
• Available at 18+ hours/pay period: Generous Tuition Investment Program.
• Available to all: Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), discounted employee meals

Pre-Employment Information

• Background checks (Post Offer)
• Communicable Disease Screening

About Eagle Crest

Eagle Crest Communities is the largest not-for-profit senior care provider in Western Wisconsin. With ten communities in the La Crosse, Holmen and Onalaska, WI area, we find success in providing superior service with great attention to ensuring the highest levels of satisfaction to every resident. Great people, great care!

Bethany Lutheran Homes Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer!