Cook

Essentia Health; Aurora (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Essentia Health | Northern Pines Medical Center is hiring for a nutrition services position in the hospital kitchen. You will prepare meals, assemble and serve nutritious options for patients and staff, and help maintain orderly food service areas.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection control and dietary guidelines while supporting a team in a fast-paced setting. The position requires 6 months of kitchen experience and a preference for experience in institutional food service.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• 1 year experience in institutional food services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high quality, nutritious foods to customers.
• Follow dietary recipes, guidelines, and department policies.
• Maintain cleanliness and stocking of food service areas; operate equipment per guidelines.

Skills

Kitchen prep

Food cooking

Infection control

Dietary recipes

Job description

Building Location:Northern Pines Medical CenterDepartment:2069820 NUTRITION SERVICES - NPMC HOSPJob Description:Education Qualifications:This position provides high quality appealing and nutritious foods to customers through food service through large and small scale cooking, baking and, basic food preparation, general cleaning and stocking of food services areas. Properly uses and cares for institutional food service equipment. Strictly adheres to infection control guidelines during food handling to prevent food contamination. Carefully follows Dietary recipes, guidelines, and departmental policies.Work Experience:6 months experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.Quantity food cooking experience or minimum of one-year experience working in an institutional food services department.Licensure/Certification Qualifications:FTE:0Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:Shift Rotation:Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:Shift End Time:Weekends:Holidays:NoCall Obligation:NoUnion:Northern Pines Hospital AFSCME (NPAFSCME)Union Posting Deadline:Compensation Range:-Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].