Senior Living Cook — Nutritious Meals & Team Impact

The Good Shepherd Community; Sauk Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Safe & Sick Time Off

Health Insurance for Employee

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Op

Job summary

The Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids, MN is seeking a Cook to join the Dietary Team and support nutritional care for residents. You will prepare meals per guidelines, maintain food safety, and help with inventory and menu updates in a supportive, mission‑driven environment.

Experience in long-term care and a Food Protection Manager certificate are preferred. Strong teamwork and communication are essential to ensure quality dining experiences for residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• MN Food Protection Manager certificate preferred.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• One year experience as a cook in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member and resolve problems constructively.
• Experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to menu guidelines, ensuring residents’ nutritional needs are met.
• Assist with ordering food and supplies as needed.
• Monitor and record food temperatures; verify quality prior to service.
• Maintain organized inventory by properly sorting, labeling, and dating food and supplies.
• Uphold a clean and safe kitchen environment through proper sanitation and waste disposal practices.
• Oversee the sanitation of kitchen areas, equipment, and food service spaces.
• Update and maintain menu boards for residents.
• Support the Food Service Manager with hiring, onboarding, training, and supervising dietary staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Experience with seniors

Food safety

Food preparation

Education

MN Food Protection Manager certificate

Job description

The Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids, MN is seeking a Cook to join the Dietary Team and support nutritional care for residents. You will prepare meals per guidelines, maintain food safety, and help with inventory and menu updates in a supportive, mission‑driven environment.

Experience in long-term care and a Food Protection Manager certificate are preferred. Strong teamwork and communication are essential to ensure quality dining experiences for residents and colleagues.