Cook

Cook

*** The Cook position is full-time. Some coverage of other shifts may be needed.***

St. Luke Lutheran Community - Portage Lakes, a well-known and respected Long-Term Care provider, is in search of a reliable Cook with experience in Nursing Homes/Long-Term Care to join the Dietary Team at our beautiful Portage Lakes Campus.

Our Cook is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of meals.

• Prepare meals and/or therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus, standardized recipes, and special diet orders
• Serve food in accordance with established schedule and portion control procedures
• Perform cafeteria functions, including food preparation and serving
• Set up tray line in a timely manner
• Serve food on tray line and/or in dining rooms
• Prepare food and supplies for the next meal according to prep sheets
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies
• Report needs to Supervisor
• All other duties as assigned

The Cook/Baker must have at least 1 year experience in cooking for large groups of people as well as:

• Reliability, strong attendance history (required)
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally and compassionately to fellow team-members, Residents, government agencies, etc (required)
• Must be available for all shifts (required)
• Must be able to work independently to meet deadlines (required)
• Prior experience in a long-term care facility (highly preferred)
• Must be at least 18 years of age (required)
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 30 pounds (required)

Our Cooks enjoy a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that includes:

• Group Health/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403b Retirement Plan (w/Company Match)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance/Short-Term Disability Plans
• Voluntary Hospital/Accident/Critical Illness Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

The Cook selected for this role will complete a pre-employment physical and BCI fingerprinting background check. We are a smoke-free/vape-free workplace. Direct Deposit is required.

St. Luke Lutheran Community is equal opportunity employer (EOE).