Cook/Dietary Aide (Food Services)
Join Our Team as a Cook/Dietary Aide!
Are you passionate about preparing delicious, nutritious meals that make people feel at home? Do you enjoy creating a warm and welcoming dining experience for seniors? Northern Lights Community is looking for a Cook/Dietary Aide to join our dedicated culinary team and help fuel our residents with care, compassion, and comfort--one meal at a time.
At Northern Lights, we live by our core values of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor®--and that includes how we serve up every plate. If you believe that good food is part of great care, we'd love to have you at our table!
Now, Let's Talk About YOU and Why You'll Love This Role:
What You'll Do (AKA: Your Superpowers)
Prepare & Serve with Heart:
Cook meals that follow residents' dietary plans, preferences, and physician orders.
Safely handle food and equipment in accordance with health codes and sanitation guidelines.
Serve meals in a timely, courteous, and resident-focused manner.
Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, organized, and inviting.
Support Nutritional Wellness:
Assist in preparing special diets and texture-modified meals.
Monitor portion control and help reduce food waste.
Follow menu plans, but also know when a little creativity is the secret ingredient!
Ensure residents are hydrated and nourished throughout the day.
Be a Team Player:
Help with dishwashing, restocking, and cleaning when needed.
Communicate with nursing and care staff to ensure dietary needs are being met.
Support kitchen safety and contribute to a positive, cooperative work environment.
What You Bring to the Table (Besides a Love for Good Food)
Experience & Credentials:
Previous cooking or food service experience in a healthcare or senior living setting is a plus--but we're happy to train the right person!
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices required (ServSafe certification a bonus).
Skills & Traits We Love:
A caring attitude and pride in your work.
Dependability and the ability to follow recipes and directions.
Friendly, respectful, and patient when interacting with residents.
Able to lift up to 30 pounds and be on your feet during your shift.
Perks & Benefits (Because You Deserve It!)
Flexible full-time and part-time shifts available
A supportive, mission-driven work environment
Ongoing training and opportunities for advancement
A workplace where humor, joy, and teamwork are always on the menu
A real chance to make mealtime the best time of someone's day
Location & Requirements:
Must be able to reliably commute to Washburn, WI (54891)
Must be available for rotating weekends and holidays
Join Our Team - Here's How the Process Works:
Apply Online: Let us know you're ready to serve something meaningful.
Screening: If you're a great fit, we'll reach out within 24-48 hours.
Interview: Meet with our dietary and leadership team to learn more.
Final Interview: Tour the kitchen, meet the crew, and show us your culinary care.
The Offer: If it's a match, we'll send you a warm welcome--and maybe a warm cookie, too!
Northern Lights Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer
