Prep Cook/Cook - Sauk Rapids Campus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Earned Safe & Sick Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Ins for

Job summary

Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids, MN seeks a Prep Cook to support our dietary team in preparing meals that meet tenants' nutritional needs. You will follow established menus, maintain safe food-handling practices, and help keep the kitchen organized.

This role offers a supportive team environment, opportunities to work with seniors, and a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, health insurance for full-time staff, a 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 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 communicate both verbally and in writing.
• 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 communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Food preparation experience

Job description

Do you have strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering excellent culinary service? Join the Shepherd of Grace 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