Cook/Dietary Aide
About The Position
Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd is hiring a part-time Cook/Dietary Aide for up to 25 hours per week. The position combines dietary aide duties with backup cooking responsibilities, including cooking one day per week. Candidates must be available to work a combination of 6:30 AM–1:30 PM dietary aide/cook shifts and 4:30 PM–7:30 PM dietary aide shifts. Every other weekend and every other holiday are required. Evening shifts after 2 PM and weekend shifts receive differentials. Starting pay is $17.12+ per hour, depending on experience, with pay up to $20.87 per hour with shift differentials. The Dietary Aide works with the healthcare team to help provide residents with nutritious meals that meet their individual dietary needs. Cook duties include preparing breakfast, dinner, and supper for residents, guests, and facility staff. No experience is required, and training is provided, though food service experience is preferred. The employer describes its care environment as warm and supportive and offers benefits including paid time off and sick leave, insurance coverage, reduced employee meals, reduced rent opportunities, and training and career advancement opportunities. Full benefits are available to employees scheduled for at least 20 hours per week.
Requirements
- Availability to work a combination of 6:30 AM–1:30 PM dietary aide/cook shifts and 4:30 PM–7:30 PM dietary aide shifts.
- Availability to work every other weekend and every other holiday.
- Ability to read and follow standard recipes.
- Positive, professional approach when interacting with residents, staff, and guests.
Nice To Haves
- Food service experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Set up, serve, and clean dining rooms and kitchenettes.
- Assist with meal preparation in the main kitchen during down times.
- Stock and rotate food items.
- Record food temperatures and document diet orders.
- Support cooks and help ensure food safety standards are met.
- Prepare breakfast, dinner, and supper for residents, guests, and facility staff.
- Read and follow standard recipes.
- Interact with residents, staff, and guests in a positive, professional manner.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off and sick leave
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and supplemental insurance
- Reduced employee meals
- Reduced rent opportunities
- Ongoing training, education, and career advancement opportunities
- Full benefits available to employees scheduled 20 or more hours per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
