Job Description

Job Location: Shepherd of Grace - Becker, MN 55308
Position Type: CasualEducation
Level: None
Salary Range: $16.25 - $24.35 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day or Evening Shift
Job Category: Restaurant - Food ServiceAre you a self-motivated person with a flexible schedule and a passion for delivering exceptional culinary services? Join the Shepherd of Grace Dietary team as an as needed Casual Catering Assistant / Prep Cook / Cook and make a meaningful difference. In this role, you’ll help support the nutritional well-being of the individuals we serve—providing meals that are not only delicious, but prepared with care and compassion. As part of the Good Shepherd Community, you'll work alongside a dedicated dietary team and enjoy a variety of generous benefits.
Catering Assistant / Prep Cook / Cook Schedule
* This position primarily provides coverage for vacations, sick days, and other events as needed* Candidates must be available to work a variety of shifts, including:
- Catering Assistant
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- - 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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- - 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
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- Prep Cook
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- - 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
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- Cook
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- - 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
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* Will participate in the holiday rotation
Catering Assistant / Prep Cook / Cook Wage Ranges
- Catering Assistant: $16.25 – $20.29 per hour
- Prep Cook: $17.00 – $21.04 per hour
- Cook: $19.50 – $24.35 per hour
Catering Assistant Responsibilities
- Receive tenants’ meal orders and submit them to the kitchen
- Serve food and beverages during scheduled mealtimes
- Transport meals from the main kitchen to campus dining rooms
- Clean and sanitize kitchen and dining areas
- Wash and store dishes, utensils, and cooking/serving equipment
- Prepare and package home-delivered meals for community clients
- Update and maintain menu boards for tenants
Prep Cook Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve meals according to established menus to meet tenants’ dietary and nutritional needs
- Assist with ordering food and supplies, ensuring the kitchen remains well-stocked and organized
- Manage food inventory, including sorting, labeling, and dating items for proper rotation and safety
- Maintain a clean and sanitary food production area, following proper sanitization and waste disposal procedures
- Update and maintain tenant menu boards to ensure clear, accurate communication
- Support the Food Service Manager by assisting with the supervision and coordination of dietary staff
Cook Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve meals according to menu guidelines, ensuring residents’ nutritional needs are met
- Assist with ordering food and supplies as needed
- Monitor and record food temperatures; verify quality prior to service
- Maintain organized inventory by properly sorting, labeling, and dating food and supplies
- Uphold a clean and safe kitchen environment through proper sanitation and waste disposal practices
- Oversee the sanitation of kitchen areas, equipment, and food service spaces
- Update and maintain menu boards for residents
- Support the Food Service Manager with hiring, onboarding, training, and supervising dietary staff
Catering Assistant / Prep Cook / Cook Benefits
- Earned Safe & Sick Time Off
- 401K with Company Match
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities

QualificationsCatering Assistant / Prep Cook / Cook

Qualifications
- Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing
- MN Food Protection Manager certificate preferred
- One year experience as a cook preparing food in a long-term care setting preferred
- Ability to wok as a team member and resolve problem situations constructively
Keywords: Dietary, Nutritional Services, Culinary, Food Services, Catering, Preparation, Cook