Cook/Assistant Cook (Concordia Language Villages)

Concordia College•Bemidji, MN

17d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

At Concordia Language Villages, Culinary Arts is an integral part of creating immersive cultural experiences for learners from around the world. Nestled in the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota, this is far more than a traditional kitchen role, offering the opportunity to combine culinary creativity, cultural exploration, teamwork, and hospitality while contributing to an extraordinary mission-driven organization. Primary responsibilities include preparing and serving culturally authentic meals, maintaining a safe and organized kitchen environment, supporting immersive programming through food service, and collaborating with culinary team members to create exceptional experiences for villagers, staff, and guests.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
6 months to 1 year of related experience
Must be able to read and write
Able to work a varied schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Quantity cooking experience
Supervisory experience and/or demonstrated leadership abilities
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Experience working with diverse populations and communities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

Support the mission and vision of Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages and demonstrate the competencies as defined for this position.
Prepare, cook, and serve culturally authentic meals for summer programs, Village Weekend Programs, adult programs, special events, and staff meals.
Maintain quality, safety, sanitation, and food handling standards in accordance with Minnesota Food Code requirements and Concordia Language Villages expectations.
Prepare and support cooking activities for Village Weekend Programs.
Maintain food inventory levels for assigned programs and events.
Assist with menu planning and meal preparation coordination.
Anticipate kitchen production needs and support efficient food service operations.
Set, serve, and clear tables for special event groups and programs.
Provide meal presentations and support immersive dining experiences.
Use the target language whenever possible to help extend the cultural immersion experience.
Maintain positive public relations for Concordia Language Villages and Concordia College.
Provide guidance and training to Assistant Cooks and Kitchen Helpers.
Help ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
Support a collaborative and positive team environment.
Assume a kitchen leadership role during summer programming as assigned.
Maintain organized, clean, and sanitary kitchen and dining areas.
Wash dishes and assist with cleaning responsibilities.
Support recycling and environmental sustainability practices within kitchen work areas.
Perform preventative maintenance tasks and report equipment repair needs.
Prepare task lists and communicate operational needs with Kitchen Coordinators and culinary team members.
Track participant counts and complete food production records as needed.
Maintain clear communication regarding recipes, meal preparation, and operational needs.
Perform other duties based on the needs of other departments within Concordia Language Villages and Concordia College as assigned.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Preventative Chiropractic Program
Retirement Plan
Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
Life Insurance (full-time only)
Eligible for Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
Access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides