Cook - Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio

Cook - Assisted Living

Full Time

Day & Evening Shifts - NO LATE NIGHTS

**Pay Rate up to $17/hour; based on experience

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking a Cook for Kensington Place in Columbus, Ohio. Kensington Place offers beautiful, comfortable and secure Senior Living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.

The ideal candidate will share Our Mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need.

What will I do as a Cook - Assisted Living with Lutheran Social Services?

• Prepare hot and cold food items according to established menus and/or special requests following recipes and procedures. Maintains high standards of food quality, and nutritional value, and sanitation of food area. Prepare food items for any special functions or events as needed.
• Determines amount and type of food, fresh fruit and vegetables are necessary and ensures appropriate quantities are available; communicates needs and/or places orders for next day as needed.
• Ensure that closing duties and departmental sanitation procedures are performed daily and the proper sanitation and storage of all left over food items and kitchen equipment.
• Supervise all Dining Services staff in the absence of the Kitchen Manager ensuring successful execution of meals and kitchen services including delegation of preparation, service duties and closing.
• Ensures compliance with state, local, and regulatory agencies as it relates to food services.
• Assists with the set up and clean up of food production.
• Assists in the daily maintenance of range, cook tables, sinks, refrigerator and freezer and any other kitchen equipment. Notifies Kitchen Manager and/or Environmental Services Supervisor of any malfunctioning or unsafe equipment.

Requirements for a Cook - Assisted Living with Lutheran Social Services:

• High school diploma or GED required
• One year cooking experience required
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Experience working with the elderly, preferred

As one of the largest non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our excellence is based upon team members dedicated to a fulfilling career and committed to the service of others.

Benefits with Lutheran Social Services:

• Health insurance with 4-plan options!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings Account
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community.

About Lutheran Social Services:

We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.