What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dining Services Cook position at Lutheran Home?
$1,000 Sign on Bonus
The Lutheran Home is seeking a dedicated, full-time Cook to prepare well-balanced, thoughtfully prepared meals for our residents in our health center. This role supports a variety of meal preparation needs, contributing to both daily dining and fresh, high-quality menu offerings. Mealtime is often the highlight of the day-a time for connection-and our cooks play an important role in creating meals that residents look forward to and enjoy. You’ll be part of a compassionate team guided by our values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship. Previous experience is helpful, but we’re happy to train someone who is dependable, eager to learn, and motivated to make a meaningful difference each day.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare quality food products in large quantities for regular and modified diets according to menus
- Ensure food is safely prepared, stored, and served at proper temperatures
- Portion and present food attractively and consistently
- Support a positive, team-oriented environment in Dining Services
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely, reporting any issues
- Keep the kitchen clean and follow sanitation guidelines
- Meet resident dietary needs and preferences
- Minimize food waste and properly rotate, label, and store food
- Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum age of 18 with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Previous institutional cooking experience with an emphasis on large quantity preferred
- Food Safety certification (e.g., ServSafe) preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lift and carry food items and supplies as needed
Schedule:
- This is a full-time position, typically scheduled Thursday through Sunday, including weekends, with shifts from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
As a full-time team member, you will be able to take part in our many benefits including:
- Sign on Bonus for eligible candidates
- Weekend Shift Differential
- Paid Holidays
- Earned Time Off
- Medical Insurance options
- Retirement Benefits including Employer Match
- Life Insurance option including an Employer Paid Plan
- Long-term & Short-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
- On Demand Pay through Tapcheck
- and Residents that you will fall in love with.
About the Lutheran Home:
Since 1972, the Lutheran Home has provided the region’s residents with dignified and compassionate care. We look to employ and empower dedicated and qualified individuals to provide a culture of positivity, compassion and fun so that we may all live each day fulfilled.
The Lutheran Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please verify that you have included in your application all relevant information and experience for the position you are pursuing. We use this information in our effort to offer competitive and equitable compensation.
Not all positions may be eligible for all benefits.