Temporary Assistant Cook

Job Description

Join Catholic Charities in this important role of Temporary Assistant Cook for our Senior Dining/Meals on Wheels program and help others to live their best life.

Our Mission and Core Values

We are a nonprofit organization serving Central Minnesota with core values rooted in Compassion , Hope , Accountability , Respect , Dignity , and Service. Catholic Charities empowers our neighbors and creates impact in housing, food, and mental health that is seen and felt for generations.

What You Will Do

The Assistant Food Coordinator (Assistant Cook) – Senior Dining assists the Food Coordinator (Head Cook) with the preparation and service of the noon meal for Senior Dining and Meals on Wheels programs. This role supports daily kitchen operations while ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and quality service for our senior clients. This is a temporary position, lasting up to 3 months, to assist with filling in for absences.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Food Coordinator (Head Cook) with daily kitchen operations, including:

• Preparing food items using established recipes

• Portioning and dishing up food items

• Serving in-house dining participants

• Prepare and package food items and supplies for:

• Satellite Senior Dining sites using food carriers

• Meals on Wheels routes, as necessary

• Stay familiar with and comply with all Minnesota Department of Health food safety regulations , including:

• Recording required hot and cold food temperatures

• Ensuring safe and sanitary use of kitchen equipment, tools, and work surfaces

• Following first aid and fire safety guidelines

• Check incoming food supply purchases; label, date, store, and monitor food inventory

• Assist with cleaning duties, including:

• Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors

• Washing and sanitizing dishes and food carriers

• Emptying garbage containers

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of cooking experience required

• Knowledge of food service equipment operation is helpful

Why Join Us?

• Make a direct, meaningful impact in the lives of seniors in our community

• Work alongside a supportive, values-based team committed to service

• Contribute to an organization where people come first —our clients, our volunteers, and our employees

• Find purpose in your work knowing each meal you help prepare supports health, dignity, and independence

Why You Will Love Working Here!

You will make a difference in the lives of clients every day and you will work with a great team of people!

• Vacation (15 days your first year)

• 8 paid holidays (7 full days, 2 half days)

• 6 days ESST (sick)

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Waive-off credit for those who have other group health insurance

• Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)

• Optional life insurance coverage for yourself, spouse and/or dependents

• Employer-provided long-term disability insurance

• Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) Accounts for medical, dependent care and adoption expenses

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discount Program

• Wellness Program

• The Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Become Part of Something Amazing!

To apply for this position, please send your resume to [email protected] or apply online at www.ccstcloud.org . For a complete up to-date listing of open job positions please visit the Catholic Charities website at: www.ccstcloud.org/employment

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