Head Cook
job opening
40hrs/week
Wage: $17 - $20/hr
We are looking for a fun-loving addition to our team at Lynden Community/Senior Center. This person is responsible for planning, purchasing, preparing, serving, and cleaning up a noon meal that is served daily Monday through Friday. Service also includes prepping meals for delivery by volunteers to within the community. The Head Cook supervises and works closely with a kitchen assistant and kitchen volunteers. The successful candidate should be comfortable in a commercial kitchen setting and cooking for service of up to 150. Communication of nutritious meal planning and budgeting is essential. If hired, must present current Washington State Food Worker card, submit to a background check, and become qualified in CPR & AED usage. Please e-mail jennifer@lyndencommunitycenter.org a resume and cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for our team. Position open until filled.
Get to know our Meal Program
Part of our mission is nutritional support. We provide a delicious meal, cooked fresh in our own kitchen daily Monday - Friday! We serve meals in a variety of ways and remain flexible to meet your needs.
Senior Mobile Meals (delivery) - $6
*A long-standing service of the Center. Our volunteer drivers love to see you each day!*
- Service is restricted to Lynden city limits
- Meals may be scheduled as soon as you get a new month's menu or order daily by 10am
- If you want more than 2 meals, please call a week ahead
- Delivery window is 11:30a - 12:30p & delivery time may vary depending on demand & driver
- Accounts are billed monthly
Hot to Go (pick up) - $6
*This service started as a result of COVID and we have continued it for your convenience*
- Meals may be scheduled as soon as you get a new month's menu or order daily by 10am
- If you want more than 2 meals, please call a week ahead
- Meals are available to pick up at the front office between noon - 12:30p
Sit & Sup (dine in) - $6
*Our traditional meal where we gather to visit, laugh, and enjoy a meal together*
- No reservations or membership are needed
- Lunch is served at noon and service window remains open until 12:30p
- Don't like to carry cash? We now have a lunch punch card. $60 for 10 meals
- Did you know there is no age limit to come in and have lunch? Bring your kids!
Frozen Meals - $5
*Extras of our daily meal that are packaged and frozen - does not include fresh elements such as salad or fruit*
- May be ordered and picked up any time during our open hours
- The list of available meals changes daily - call the office for a current list
- If there are any daily meals left, they are not available until the following day, per health department regulations
