Prep Cook / Catering Assistant - Sauk Rapids Campus

The Good Shepherd Community; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Sick Time Off

Health Insurance (Employee)

401K with Company Match

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Good Shepherd Community is seeking a Prep Cook to join the Shepherd Oaks Dietary team in Sauk Rapids, MN. You will prepare meals that meet residents' nutritional needs, follow safety procedures, and help maintain a welcoming dining environment.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of food prep experience, strong communication, teamwork, and basic math/computer skills. This role offers a generous benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within the dietary services team.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills required.
• One year of instructional food service or equivalent experience.
• Experience in food preparation or with the elderly preferred.
• Strong teamwork and constructive problem-solving abilities.
• Basic math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus to meet dietary and nutritional needs.
• Assist with ordering food and supplies to keep the kitchen stocked.
• Manage food inventory with labeling and dating for rotation and safety.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary production area following sanitization and waste procedures.
• Update tenant menu boards for clear communication.
• Support the Food Service Manager with supervision and coordination of dietary staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food Prep

Math

Computer Skills

Elder Care Experience

Job description

Do you have strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering excellent culinary service? Join the Shepherd Oaks Dietary team as a Prep Cook and help support the nutritional wellbeing of the individuals we serve. In this rewarding role, you’ll prepare high-quality meals, maintain safe food-handling practices, and contribute to a positive dining experience every day. Along with joining a supportive team, Good Shepherd offers a generous benefits package.Prep Cook ResponsibilitiesPrepare and serve meals according to established menus to meet tenants’ dietary and nutritional needsAssist with ordering food and supplies, ensuring the kitchen remains well-stocked and organizedManage food inventory, including sorting, labeling, and dating items for proper rotation and safetyMaintain a clean and sanitary food production area, following proper sanitization and waste disposal proceduresUpdate and maintain tenant menu boards to ensure clear, accurate communicationSupport the Food Service Manager by assisting with the supervision and coordination of dietary staffPrep Cook BenefitsGenerous Paid Time Off (Part-Time/Full-Time Eligible)Earned Safe & Sick Time OffFREE Option for Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for Employee (Full-Time Eligible)401K with Company MatchEmployee Referral BonusTuition Reimbursement & Scholarship OpportunitiesPrep Cook QualificationsAbility to communicate both verbally and in writingPrevious experience in food preparation or work with the elderly preferredAbility to work as a team member and resolve problems constructivelyOne year of instructional food service or equivalent food prep/cooking experienceBasic math and computer skillsKeywords: Cook, Cooking, Dietary, Nutritional Services, Culinary, Food Preparation, Food Services