Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI is currently seeking a part-time Cook to join our team at Union Grove VA Program. The Cook will be responsible for preparing healthy meals and performing light housekeeping tasks for homeless veterans in a residential facility.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work limited hours a few days a week. The role is 24 hours per week. The schedule for the position is Fri: 9:00am to 6pm ; Sat: 9:00am to 6pm ; Sun: 9:00am to 6pm.
Under supervision, prepares and cooks meals and/or performs housekeeping and maintenance duties. Also performs other duties as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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May plan menus and orders food, paper products, and cleaning supplies.
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Takes routine inventory of utensils, supplies, and equipment and makes reports as required.
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May assist with inventory and ordering of food, paper products and cleaning supplies
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Receives deliveries, date marks reviews quality of food items delivered and stocks items in their proper places and makes reports as required.
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Prepares food items in accordance with the planned menus and standardized recipes, makes adjustments as needed in consultation with the supervisor or peers
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Operates machinery and appliances used in large scale cooking such as mixers, ovens, slicers, and coffee urns.
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Cleans, maintains, and sanitizes work areas, utensils, appliances, and other kitchen equipment.
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Organizes and directs the assembly and set up for distribution of meals to the facilities.
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Establishes and maintains effective public and working relationships.
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May sweep floors, stairs, and entry ways, dry and wet mops floors, empties wastebaskets and litter containers, and cleans and sanitizes toilets, sinks, etc.
PERKS:
- Ability to Contribute to 403B
- Employee Assistance Program
- Service Awards and Recognition
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
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Graduation from high school or GED equivalency is preferred.
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Completion of Food Preparation Assistant course is preferred.
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Working knowledge of the USDA School Meal Programs is preferred.
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Working knowledge of the methods, principles, equipment, and materials used in institutional food preparation.
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Working knowledge of sanitation, health, and occupational safety procedures utilized in institutional food preparation.
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Ability to operate and maintain food service equipment and kitchen machinery.
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Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, menus, and recipes.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective public, working relationships and good customer service skills.
Discover what makes Lutheran Social Services a great place that helps improve the quality of peoples’ lives – one grace-filled life at a time.
We want you! Apply today to join our team.
LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.