Cook

Lutheran Home•Cape Girardeau, MO

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Join The Lutheran Home as a full-time Cook and help provide nutritious, great-tasting meals prepared with care and compassion. Guided by our values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship, you’ll prepare and serve quality food in large quantities, maintain proper sanitation and storage, and meet residents’ dietary needs. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the daily lives of those we serve in our healthcare community.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Willingness to learn and follow established recipes and kitchen procedures
Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively
Dependable, organized, and flexible

Nice To Haves

Previous institutional cooking experience preferred, with an emphasis on large quantities
Restaurant or catering experience is also welcome
ServSafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare quality food products in large quantities for regular and modified diets according to the menu and spreadsheets
Prepare, serve, and store foods at proper temperatures following sanitation and safety guidelines
Serve foods in proper portions and in an attractive manner
Promote a positive team culture within the dining services department
Take care of food service equipment, reports maintenance issues, and operate equipment appropriately
Follow sanitary guidelines and performs cleaning, both assigned and unassigned
Assist with receiving and storage of products
Ensure food products are properly rotated, labeled and dated
Performs tasks to meet residents’ dietary needs and food preferences
Act responsibly to avoid food waste