Established in 1969 by Lutheran churches, The Lutheran Home was created to address a crucial need in Southeast Missouri - providing comfort and care to area seniors. We opened our doors in 1972 as a 60-bed nursing home, and in our 50+ year history we have served more than 35,000 individuals.

From our humble beginnings, we have grown into a vibrant community, serving the needs of seniors with a comprehensive range of services:

Independent Living at Saxony Village
Assisted Living
Skilled Care (including residential hospice)
Memory Care
Short-term Rehabilitation through Providence Place
Transitional Care through Providence Pointe at Assisted Living
Hospice Care through Providence Hospice

Our Mission:

Provide a grace-filled community of care and companionship where individuals enjoy vibrant living at every stage. We enrich lives through a lifestyle that makes the body strong, keeps the intellect sharp and nourishes the spirit.

Our Vision:

To aspire to live each day fulfilled at every stage of life.

Our Values:

We value SERVICE. We approach every day with a servant's heart to do all we can for those in our care, and to lead others through service.
We value EXCELLENCE. We pursue excellence in all that we do, and strive to deliver the highest quality clinical experience in the area.
We value DIGNITY. In full conviction that every human being deserves respect and love, we ensure each resident is treated with warmth and compassion while maintaining their dignity and personal identity.
We value FULFILLMENT. Understandy that quality of life is directly related to self-worth and self-actualization, we relentlessly pursue ways to help others live full and fulfilled lives at every stage of life.
We value GRACE. Knowing the grace God has bestowed on all people through the forgiveness of sin, we extend grace to one another by our words, deeds and actions in extension of that gift.
We value STEWARDSHIP. As a not-for-profit organization serving our community, we practice stewardship and discipline with our resources, making strategic decisions that support our vision.

Our work is meaningful, necessary and makes a signficant impact on our community.

We'd like to invite you into our world, and into our mission.

Cook

Cape Girardeau, MO

Full Time

Mid Level

$1,000 Sign on Bonus

Join Our Team at Lutheran Home! We’re looking for a passionate, full-time Cook who’s ready to make a real difference every day. This isn’t just a job - it’s a meaningful career where your meals nourish both body and spirit. You’ll be part of a dedicated healthcare community that lives by the values of service, excellence, dignity, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship. This position includes a combination of shifts that help meet the needs of our residents and support our dining team’s success. Previous cooking experience is preferred, but we are happy to train the right candidate who brings enthusiasm and a heart for service. If you’re eager to learn, love to cook, and want a purposeful role where you can truly impact the lives of others, we’d love to welcome you to the Lutheran Home family.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Prepares quality food products in large quantities for regular and modified diets according to the menu and spreadsheets.
Prepares, serves, and stores foods at proper temperatures and according to sanitation and safety guidelines.
Serves foods in proper portions and in an attractive manner.
Promotes a positive team culture within the dining services department.
Takes appropriate care of food service equipment, reports maintenance issues, and operates equipment in a safe manner.
Follows sanitary guidelines and routinely performs cleaning, both assigned and unassigned.
Performs necessary tasks to meet the needs of the residents’ specific to their diet and food preferences.
Acts responsibly to avoid food waste.
Assists with receiving and storage of products.
Ensures food product is properly rotated, labeled and dated.

In this position, your shifts will be a combination of 5:00 am – 1:30 pm and 10:30 am – 7:00 pm. As a full-time team member, you will be able to take part in our many benefits including:

Sign on Bonus for eligible candidates
Earned Time Off
Holiday Pay
Medical Insurance options
Retirement Benefits including Employer Match opportunity
Life Insurance option including an Employer Paid Life Insurance
Long-term & Short-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Dental & Vision Insurance
Critical Illness & Accident Insurance options
On Demand Pay through Tapcheck
and Residents that you will fall in love with.

Skills and Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Previous institutional cooking experience with an emphasis on large quantity preferred

About the Lutheran Home:
Since 1972, the Lutheran Home has provided the region’s residents with dignified and compassionate care. We look to employ and empower dedicated and qualified individuals to provide a culture of positivity, compassion and fun so that we may all live each day fulfilled.

The Lutheran Home is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Established in 1969 by Lutheran churches, The Lutheran Home was created to address a crucial need in Southeast Missouri - providing comfort and care to area seniors. We opened our doors in 1972 as a 60-bed nursing home, and in our 50+ year history we have served more than 35,000 individuals.

From our humble beginnings, we have grown into a vibrant community, serving the needs of seniors with a comprehensive range of services:

Independent Living at Saxony Village

Assisted Living

Skilled Care (including residential hospice)

Memory Care

Short-term Rehabilitation through Providence Place

Transitional Care through Providence Pointe at Assisted Living

Hospice Care through Providence Hospice

Our Mission:

Provide a grace-filled community of care and companionship where individuals enjoy vibrant living at every stage. We enrich lives through a lifestyle that makes the body strong, keeps the intellect sharp and nourishes the spirit.

Our Vision:

To aspire to live each day fulfilled at every stage of life.

Our Values:

We value SERVICE. We approach every day with a servant's heart to do all we can for those in our care, and to lead others through service.

We value EXCELLENCE. We pursue excellence in all that we do, and strive to deliver the highest quality clinical experience in the area.

We value DIGNITY. In full conviction that every human being deserves respect and love, we ensure each resident is treated with warmth and compassion while maintaining their dignity and personal identity.

We value FULFILLMENT. Understandy that quality of life is directly related to self-worth and self-actualization, we relentlessly pursue ways to help others live full and fulfilled lives at every stage of life.

We value GRACE. Knowing the grace God has bestowed on all people through the forgiveness of sin, we extend grace to one another by our words, deeds and actions in extension of that gift.

We value STEWARDSHIP. As a not-for-profit organization serving our community, we practice stewardship and discipline with our resources, making strategic decisions that support our vision.

Our work is meaningful, necessary and makes a signficant impact on our community.

We'd like to invite you into our world, and into our mission.

Cook

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