Dietary Cook LC - Genacross Lutheran Services

Genacross Lutheran Services is a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to providing compassionate care and support to individuals and communities in need. We are currently seeking dedicated and talented individuals to join our team in various positions across our organization. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives and share our values, we invite you to consider joining us at Genacross Lutheran Services.

As an employee at Genacross Lutheran Services, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fulfilling environment, where your skills and talents will be utilized to serve the needs of our community. We offer a range of positions across multiple disciplines, including healthcare, social services, administration, and more. Our team members play a vital role in providing exceptional care and support to individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Responsible for preparing food in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations and our established policies and procedures. You will be preparing meals for all youth and staff (Approx. 45 individuals) at the center, determining weekly menus, ordering and supervising the correct stock rotation to ensure all needed items for meals is on hand, and maintaining high sanitation and safety standards. The successful candidate must have or be willing to obtain a certification in Serve Safe.

The shift will be for Lunch & Dinner Monday through Friday 10:30am – 6:30pm.

• Determine and review menus in preparation for meal services.
• Prepare food in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations and our established policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the efficient and accurate delivery of food to residents.
• Assists in the distributing of resident meals during dining experience.
• Processes diet changes and new diets as required.
• Completes necessary forms, reports, etc. in order to ensure smooth operations of the dietary department.
• Works closely with the staff and nurses in order to implement necessary changes to the resident dining experience.
• Assists in the inventory and storage process of incoming foods, supplies, etc. and works to maintain accuracy and organization in this process within applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations and our established policies and procedures.
• Responsible for assigned cleaning duties in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Reports allegations of abuse/neglect and reports, as appropriate, to proper organization leadership.
• Reports hazardous incidents, including but not limited to, injuries, equipment, etc. to the appropriate Manager/Supervisor.
• Implements and follows disaster plans in the event of an emergency.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.  

• 21 years of age or older
•  High School diploma/GED
• Serve Safe certification or willing to obtain.

We offer competitive wages, paid time off, and a benefit package that includes medical, vision, dental, short-term disability, group life insurance, and an employer-funded 401(k).