Senior Cook

Lutheran Social Service of MN; Eagle Bend (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service MN is seeking a Senior Cook to prepare nutritious meals according to menus and recipes for congregate dining, Meals on Wheels, and bulk shipments to satellite sites. The role involves ordering supplies, supervising kitchen staff, and coordinating with site managers and volunteers to ensure smooth service.

The position requires at least one year of kitchen experience in relevant settings and knowledge of health regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a full-service kitchen in a long term care facility, school, or restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality meals using menus and recipes for congregate, Meals on Wheels (MOW) and bulk shipments.
• Order and receive food and supplies, and manage kitchen inventory.
• Direct kitchen and dining room cleaning and sanitation; ensure smooth delivery to sites.
• Provide direction, supervision, and training to kitchen staff and assist with hiring new staff.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

Supervision

Tools

Kitchen equipment use

Job description

Lutheran Social Service MNis a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!

This role offers a flexible schedule, NO weekends and plays a huge role in your local community!

As a Senior Cook, you will prepare quality meals using LSS menus and recipes to serve to congregate, Meals on Wheels (MOW) and to ship in bulk to satellite sites.You will order and receive food and supplies, direct kitchen/dining room cleaning and sanitation and work with site manager(s), kitchen staff, and volunteers to ensure a smooth delivery system. You will also provide direction, supervision, and training to kitchen staff and assist with hiring new staff.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of one year of experience in a full-service kitchen in a long term care facility, school, or restaurant.
• Knowledge of quantity cooking: the ability to follow standardized recipes and convert measurements to accommodate the number of meals needed.
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment and utensils usage.
• Knowledge of Health Department regulations.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, train, supervise, and direct site staff and volunteers.
• ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification; may be obtained after hire.

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