Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans.
Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve.
We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees.
Consider joining us!
This role offers a flexible schedule, NO weekends and plays a huge role in your local community!
As a Senior Cook, you will prepare quality meals using LSS menus and recipes to serve to congregate, Meals on Wheels (MOW) and to ship in bulk to satellite sites.
You will order and receive food and supplies, direct kitchen/dining room cleaning and sanitation and work with site manager(s), kitchen staff, and volunteers to ensure a smooth delivery system.
You will also provide direction, supervision, and training to kitchen staff and assist with hiring new staff.
Job Requirements:
A minimum of one year of experience in a full-service kitchen in a long term care facility, school, or restaurant.
Knowledge of quantity cooking: the ability to follow standardized recipes and convert measurements to accommodate the number of meals needed.
Knowledge of all kitchen equipment and utensils usage.
Knowledge of Health Department regulations.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, train, supervise, and direct site staff and volunteers.
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification; may be obtained after hire.
Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability.
We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
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