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.

Salad and Prep Cook - Full-Time

Cape Girardeau, MO

Full Time

Mid Level

$1,000 Sign on Bonus

The Lutheran Home is looking for a Full-time Salad and Prep Cook to join our healthcare community. In this role, you’ll prepare fresh salads, desserts, and other menu items while ensuring proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food for both regular and modified diets, following standardized recipes and menu guidelines, At the heart of our work, we uphold our values of service, excellence, fulfillment, grace, and stewardship. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we’d love to have you on our team!

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Prepare salads, desserts, and other menu items in large quantities for regular and modified diets
Follow standardized recipes and ensure quality, consistency, and attractive presentation of food
Assist residents and families with placing orders on tablets or meal cards
Serve food in proper portions and monitor food temperatures
Receive, store, rotate, label, and date food products according to guidelines
Fill in as the cook in the absence of the primary cook
Assist with kitchen operations, including stocking, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining equipment and work areas
Support other kitchen duties and shift to additional positions and/or locations as needed
Follow all food safety and sanitation standards while maintaining a clean and orderly environment

In this full-time position, you’ll typically work 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Thursday through Sunday, and take part in our many benefits including:

Sign on Bonus for eligible candidates
Earned Time Off
Medical Insurance options
Retirement Benefits including Employer Match
Life Insurance options including an Employer Paid Plan
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 graduate or GED preferred
Previous experience in food preparation, with an emphasis on large quantity cooking preferred
Institutional cooking experience is desired
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Flexibility and willingness to assist with other kitchen duties as needed
Strong attention to detail and a passion for providing high-quality meals

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.

Please verify that you have included in your application all relevant information and experience for the position you are pursuing. We use this information in our effort to offer competitive and equitable compensation.

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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.

Salad and Prep Cook - Full-Time

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