Cook I

Join Our Team at Carroll Lutheran Village!

We’re looking for a dedicated Full-Time Prep Cook (Cook I) to join our Culinary team at Carroll Lutheran Village! If you enjoy working with food, being part of a supportive team, and making a difference in the lives of others, we’d love to hear from you.

Schedule: This full-time position works a combination of 6:00am to 2:00pm and 7:00am to 3:00pm shifts, Monday through Friday with one weekday off and every other weekend required.

As a Cook I, you’ll help prepare and cook delicious, high-quality meals for our residents and guests while following standardized recipes, dietary requirements, and food safety guidelines. You’ll work alongside a collaborative Culinary team to help create a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience.

At Carroll Lutheran Village, we’re more than just a workplace. We’re a not-for-profit, mission-driven organization that puts people first. We value the residents we serve and the team members who make that service possible. Here, your work is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something meaningful.

Come see the difference!

What You’ll Do as a CLV Cook I:

• Prepare and cook food items by following basic recipes and production guidelines, including seasoning, tasting, carving, and serving menu items.
• Operate kitchen equipment and utensils to measure, mix, cut, peel, shred, and trim ingredients, including fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, and fish.
• Estimate food quantities, review menus, maintain production records, and requisition necessary supplies to meet daily food service needs.
• Accommodate special dietary requirements and prepare meals to order, following verbal or written instructions as needed.
• Receive and manage inventory, lifting and moving food supplies as required.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of workstations and equipment in compliance with regulatory and food safety standards.
• Maintain all required documentation, including temperature logs, production records, and cleaning checklists.
• Attend and participate in training, including ServSafe Food Handler certification (to be completed within 90 days of hire), and ongoing education opportunities.
• Collaborate effectively with interdepartmental staff to ensure consistent, high-quality food service.
• Contribute to a positive, warm, and respectful environment for residents and team members.
• Serve on internal or external committees as assigned and follow all dietary procedures per facility policy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

All the great incentives you get as a CLV Team Member!

A strong total compensation package including:

• Competitive wages
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous contributions to a 403(b)-retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid professional development
• Scholarship opportunities

An even stronger culture of caring, collaboration and support!