Cook / Support Professional
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Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental health concerns. Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity. Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your talents in cooking to help others during a time of need? Then we want you to join us as our Cook / Support Professional! Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI is currently seeking a full-time Cook to join our team at Deep River! Deep River is a residential treatment facility for adult men that are working towards overcoming addictions. Our work is to ensure that they have the resources and support of the program around them to help them during this difficult time. The Cook will be responsible for preparing healthy meals and performing light housekeeping tasks for adults in a residential treatment facility

The is a full-time benefits eligible opportunity. Hours are Monday through Friday, 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• May plan menus and orders food, paper products, and cleaning supplies.
• Takes routine inventory of utensils, supplies, and equipment and makes reports as required.
• May assist with inventory and ordering of food, paper products and cleaning supplies
• Receives deliveries, date marks reviews quality of food items delivered and stocks items in their proper places and makes reports as required.
• Prepares food items in accordance with the planned menus and standardized recipes, makes adjustments as needed in consultation with the supervisor or peers
• Operates machinery and appliances used in large scale cooking such as mixers, ovens, slicers, and coffee urns.
• Cleans, maintains, and sanitizes work areas, utensils, appliances, and other kitchen equipment.
• Organizes and directs the assembly and set up for distribution of meals to the facilities.
• Establishes and maintains effective public and working relationships.
• 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:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending for Dependent & Health Care
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Ability to Contribute to 403B
• Employee Assistance Program
• Service Awards and Recognition

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalency is preferred.
• Completion of Food Preparation Assistant course is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the USDA School Meal Programs is preferred.
• Working knowledge of the methods, principles, equipment, and materials used in institutional food preparation.
• Working knowledge of sanitation, health, and occupational safety procedures utilized in institutional food preparation.
• Ability to operate and maintain food service equipment and kitchen machinery.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, menus, and recipes.
• 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.

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.

Qualifications Education High School Diploma/ GED (required) 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)