Culinary - Cook

St Camillus•Wauwatosa, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the St. Camillus team and bring comfort, care, and quality to every plate. At St. Camillus, work has meaning. As a mission-driven Life Plan Community, we are proud to serve residents with compassion, dignity, and respect while creating a workplace where employees feel welcomed, appreciated, and connected to something bigger than themselves. Our team members are supported through professional growth opportunities, training, employee recognition, and community-building events that celebrate the people who make St. Camillus special. We are seeking a dependable, service-minded Cook to join our Culinary team. In this role, you will prepare tasty, appealing, high-quality meals for residents, employees, and guests while maintaining excellent standards for sanitation, safety, and presentation. The meals you prepare directly contribute to the well-being, satisfaction, and daily experience of the people we serve.

Requirements

ServSafe certification required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of cooking experience; short-order or institutional food service experience preferred.
Knowledge of institutional kitchen appliances and safe food handling practices.
Ability to read, write, speak English, follow instructions, and perform basic math.
Strong customer service, communication, teamwork, and personal hygiene standards.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift or carry items up to 40 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

short-order or institutional food service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and portion meals, salads, and desserts in accordance with resident dietary needs.
Follow food safety guidelines, sanitation procedures, and the “first in, first out” method.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workstation and equipment.
Operate kitchen, dishwashing, and food service equipment safely and effectively.
Support a positive dining experience through quality food preparation and good customer service.
Work as part of a collaborative team that values residents, guests, and coworkers.