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Lutheran Home

Salad and Prep Cook - Full-Time

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What they do

A Fast Food or Counter Worker assists with preparing and serving food. Works as part of food service team in a hospital or other institution. or takes orders and serves food at a fast food restaurant.

$26,589 / year median in Missouri

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

$1,000 Sign on Bonus The Lutheran Home is looking for a Full-time Salad and Prep Cook to join our healthcare community. In this role, you'll prepare fresh salads, desserts, and other menu items while ensuring proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food for both regular and modified diets, following standardized recipes and menu guidelines, At the heart of our work, we uphold our values of service, excellence, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we'd love to have you on our team! Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Prepare salads, desserts, and other menu items in large quantities for regular and modified diets Follow standardized recipes and ensure quality, consistency, and attractive presentation of food Assist residents and families with placing orders on tablets or meal cards Serve food in proper portions and monitor food temperatures Receive, store, rotate, label, and date food products according to guidelines Fill in as the cook in the absence of the primary cook Assist with kitchen operations, including stocking, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining equipment and work areas Support other kitchen duties and shift to additional positions and/or locations as needed Follow all food safety and sanitation standards while maintaining a clean and orderly environment In this full-time position, you'll typically work 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Thursday through Sunday, and take part in our many benefits including: Sign on Bonus for eligible candidates Earned Time Off Medical Insurance options Retirement Benefits including Employer Match Life Insurance options including an Employer Paid Plan Long-term & Short-term Disability Employee Assistance Program Dental & Vision Insurance Critical Illness & Accident Insurance options On Demand Pay through Tapcheck and Residents that you will fall in love with.
Skills and Qualifications:
High school graduate or GED preferred Previous experience in food preparation, with an emphasis on large quantity cooking preferred Institutional cooking experience is desired Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Flexibility and willingness to assist with other kitchen duties as needed Strong attention to detail and a passion for providing high-quality meals About the
Lutheran Home:
Since 1972, the Lutheran Home has provided the region's residents with dignified and compassionate care. We look to employ and empower dedicated and qualified individuals to provide a culture of positivity, compassion and fun so that we may all live each day fulfilled. The Lutheran Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please verify that you have included in your application all relevant information and experience for the position you are pursuing. We use this information in our effort to offer competitive and equitable compensation. Not all positions may be eligible for all benefits. YQ7RdTdn9d