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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$34,788 / year median in Minnesota
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Senior Cook Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota 20.63 United States, Minnesota, Eagle Bend 131 Park Avenue Northwest (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026
Description 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 plan and prepare quality meals using LSS menus and recipes for residents in a residential group home setting. You will order and receive food and kitchen, cleaning and household supplies, maintain cooking areas, appliances, food storage and dishwashing areas to comply with health codes/licensing requirements and work with food suppliers and donation organizations to keep costs within budgeted allowances. You will also teach the residents basic cooking skills, food handling/storage and sanitation and nutrition concepts, prep meals for program staff for use on weekends and holidays and work with program management to address any issues regarding the mishandling of food or problems with the sanitation of equipment or food prep/storage space.
Job Requirements:
A minimum of one year of experience in a full service kitchen in a long term care facility, school, or restaurant; experience with budgets.
Knowledge of all kitchen equipment, utensils usage and organized food storage.
Knowledge of Health Department regulations.
Able to recognize boundaries and solve problems.
Food Manager Certification; may be obtained after hire. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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