Cook

Vitality Living of Aitkin; Aitkin (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Vitality Living of Aitkin in Minnesota is seeking a Part-Time Cook to join our Culinary Department. You will prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals to residents, following menus and dietary requirements while maintaining high food safety standards.

This role emphasizes teamwork in a long-term care setting, requires attention to portion control and timely meal service, and offers a friendly team environment with opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior cooking experience in long-term care or healthcare is preferred.
• Ability to follow menus, dietary requirements, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus and recipes.
• Adjust recipes as needed and minimize waste.
• Plate meals attractively with proper portions.
• Meet scheduled meal times and assist with snacks.
• Follow hygiene and safety practices and monitor temperatures.

Skills

Meal prep

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cook

Our Culinary Department is seeking a Part-Time Cook to join our team at Vitality Living of Aitkin.

Job Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving nutritious, high-quality, and visually appealing meals to residents and guests. This role supports resident health and satisfaction by following menus, dietary requirements, food safety standards, and providing excellent customer service in a long-term care setting.

Job Duties

Meal Preparation & Service

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus, recipes, and daily meal census
• Adjust recipes as needed and minimize food waste
• Plate meals attractively, ensuring proper portion control
• Meet scheduled meal times and assist with snack and water passes

Food Safety & Handling

• Follow strict personal hygiene and food safety practices
• Monitor and document food and equipment temperatures
• Properly thaw, store, label, and date food items
• Prevent cross-contamination and cook foods to required internal temperatures
• Comply with Minnesota Food Code and infection control policies

Receiving & Storage

• Receive and inspect food and supplies for quality and quantity
• Store food properly in dry storage, refrigerators, coolers, and freezers
• Record food and supply shortages

Sanitation & Equipment

• Clean and sanitize kitchen, dining areas, and work surfaces
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report malfunctions
• Dispose of trash and recyclables appropriately
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment

Teamwork & Support

• Work collaboratively with dietary and facility staff
• Assist with training and orientation of new employees
• Communicate resident care needs and changes to the team
• Provide coverage and support to ensure adequate resident care
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations

Our Mission

Empowering those we touch to live and develop

Our Core Values

Execute Drive Openness to Experience Loyalty

Execute

• GSD –Get Stuff Done
• Learnsfrom mistakes and applies lessons
• Identifiesand resolves problems
• Deliverson commitments

Drive

• Ambitiousand eager to learn and grow
• Passionateabout the work, service, and quality we provide

Openness to Experience

• Innovativeand seeks efficiencies
• Embracesand adapts to change
• Alwaysmoving forward
• Makes apositive difference in the lives of team members and patients
• Celebratesdiversity and individuality

Loyalty

• Supportsand uplifts the team
• Remainscommitted through challenges
• Worksfor the improvement of the whole

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting

• Nursing home

Schedule

• 6:00am -2:30pm
• Holidays

• Every other weekends

Vitality is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity

This position is a union role, covered by SEIU.