Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive, and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and reward employees. Consider joining us! This role offers a flexible schedule, NO weekends and plays a huge role in your local community! This position will prepare meals to serve or package for various populations from youth to adult and/or transport in bulk to satellite meal sites. In larger kitchens, this position will support a Senior cook in these duties. In smaller kitchens, this work may be done independently with the guidance of the Regional Manager and Assistant Director of Production. Job Requirements:
- Previous kitchen experience is required.
- A minimum of one year of equivalent experience in a full-service kitchen in a health 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.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions, train, supervise, and direct site staff and volunteers.
- Represent LSS in a professional manner through adhering to dress code and personal hygiene practices.
- Represent LSS as the provider of this service, engaging with diners to promote a welcoming and inviting atmosphere
- Valid driver's license preferred
The successful candidate must be cleared by a Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) background study and have a drivers' license; a Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) is required. Lutheran Social Service of MN is an EEO/AAP employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity 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 60-1.35(c)