Cook

About the role

The Line Cook prepares and serves cooked-to-order meals in a fast-paced kitchen while ensuring they meet residents' nutritional and dietary needs. This position is responsible for maintaining food quality, following recipes and production sheets, and ensuring safe food handling practices.

Bethany is a faith-based, mission-driven health care facility located in beautiful Waupaca, Wisconsin. The company was founded in 1897 and has been in continuous operation ever since. We believe that everyone we serve deserves the highest-quality care and that everything we do must align with our mission.

This is a full-time, onsite position located at Bethany Home.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menu specifications and dietary guidelines.
• Maintain proper food safety standards, including following HACCP procedures.
• Ensure attractive plate presentation and timely service.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, work areas, and dishes.
• Receive, store, and rotate food and supply deliveries.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance issues.
• Assist with kitchen opening and closing duties.
• Help with food prep, dishwashing, and kitchen cleaning as needed.
• Support team members and assist with special events when required.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and provide quality service to residents.
• Must meet background check requirements.

Benefits

Competitive starting wage and full benefit package for staff that work a scheduled shift of 60 hours biweekly or more.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 403B + Employer Matching
• Life Insurance