Overview of Role and Responsibilities:

Concordia Publishing House is looking for a company cafeteria cook. The cafeteria cook shift is Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There are never evening or weekend shifts. The cafeteria serves breakfast and lunch to approximately 100 customers per day. The cafeteria cook sets the menu each week consisting of a main entrée and a side item and also recommends pricing for menu items with the goal of having the cafeteria break even.

This role is responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking, soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods from recipes. Occasionally, the cafeteria cook will prepare items as requested for special meetings. The cafeteria cook position oversees keeping the kitchen work area, equipment, and utensils in a clean and orderly manner. This person will assist customers as they come through the serving line and may operate the cash register at times.

Specific duties include:

• Plan weekly menu, order and prepare all items as planned for breakfast and lunch.
• Serve lunch and breakfast with a smile, greeting all customers.
• Keep inventory and order food items as needed from food service and other vendors, Sams, etc. Do grocery store shopping as needed.
• Daily dishwashing and cleaning of equipment. Plan and help with doing the deep cleaning needs of the kitchen and equipment.
• Handle and count vending cash weekly. Remove money from machines regularly and turn it into accounting.
• Prepare food and beverages requested for special meetings & events.
• Responsible for watching inventory costs and recommending pricing changes.
• Ensure safe food handling and storage of all items.

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must have food safety certification.
• Ability to plan and cook menu items as well as dessert preparation and baking.
• Must be able to run the dishwasher, make change, and use cash register.
• Basic computer skills with familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be a team worker.
• Must have a friendly and outgoing personality.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent desirable
• 1 year of cooking and baking in an institutional setting.
• Must have experience setting menus and serving sizes, determining pricing, and limiting spoilage.

CPH offers a generous benefits package that can be tailored to your specific needs and well-being.

• Health benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Tax-advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts.
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death, Survivor Death benefits, and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Paid Time Off policy and Holiday Pay, as well as paid Parental Leave, Christian Mission Trips, and Jury Duty.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings option with a company match contribution and company contributions to a Pension Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement for advanced degrees for yourself and for your children attending an LCMS elementary or high school.
• A chance to work in a family-friendly environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to lift to 60 pounds on an occasional basis, and 20 pounds on a frequent basis. Working conditions are somewhat uncomfortable due to the heat, and the individual must work with extremely sharp equipment that could cause severe injury if used improperly. Must stand on your feet for extended periods of time. Non-slip shoes and food sanitation gloves are required. Must have close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must occasionally walk, stoop, grasp, taste, smell, hear, and speak. Must be able to operate a cash register. The job requires reaching above the head, at shoulder level and below waist.