Cook at Bethel Lutheran Home – Madison, South Dakota

Join a Team That Has Been Caring for Seniors with Heart Since 1962

Do you enjoy preparing meals for others? Do you have a passion for ensuring food is prepared with attention to detail, safety, and compassion? If so, we are looking for a Cook to help our residents feel nourished, comfortable, and cared for.

Here’s what you’ll do:

· Follow cycle menus, food production sheets, standardized recipes and therapeutic diet orders in preparing and serving the specified quantities of food.

· Prepare, season, cook, and serve for assigned meal(s); ensure appropriate servings according to portion control standards.

· Work cooperatively with the serving staff to insure high quality food is being served and proper amounts are being maintained.

· Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal services.

· Responsible for cleaning and proper use of equipment; reports repairs needed.

· All work areas and assigned kitchen equipment is cleaned on a consistent basis and passes all kitchen inspections.

· All equipment problems are reported as soon as possible.

· Wash pots and pans in a 3-compartment sink.

· Ensure the 3-compartment sink is appropriately used in regards to temperature and sanitization.

· Follow established guidelines for quality food production.

· Coordinate standards of quality food handling with proper sanitation standards.

· All sanitation guidelines are strictly followed regarding handling of food.

· Additional job duties as required

Physical Requirements:

o Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs.

o Exposure to hot surfaces and cleaning chemicals

o Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for extended periods

Work Requirements:

o Must pass a criminal background check

o Must meet facility immunization requirements (e.g., flu shot, COVID-19 if applicable)

o Adhere to safe food handling and storage guidelines

o Must follow infection prevention, sanitation, and safety protocols

o Willingness to take part in scheduled weekend/holiday rotations

Here’s what you’ll need:

· High school diploma or GED

· Previous cooking for large groups or long-term care experience is desired