Assistant Cook
job opening
30hrs/week
Wage: $15.74/hr
We are looking for a fun-loving, reliable addition to our team at Lynden Community/Senior Center. This person would work cooperatively at a fast pace with the Cook and volunteers preparing, serving, and cleaning up a noon meal that is served daily Monday through Friday and a Wednesday morning breakfast. Service also includes prepping meals for delivery by volunteers to homebound seniors. The successful candidate would be comfortable in a commercial kitchen setting, cooking for service of up to 150, and after probationary/training period filling in for the Cook if needed for sick leave or vacation leave coverage. If hired, must present current Washington State Food Worker card, submit to a background check and be willing to become qualified in basic first aid and CPR. Daily start time would be 8:00am.
This would be a great position for someone looking to make a difference in our community, a parent wanting to work around a school schedule, or someone looking to start a food service career as there is potential for advancement. Please send a resume and cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for our team to jennifer@lyndencommunitycenter.org. 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
