Cook

Catholic Health Initiatives; Baudette (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives in Baudette, MN is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals for residents, staff and visitors, including therapeutic diets. You will follow state and federal food safety rules in a healthcare setting.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, ensure meals are served on time, and collaborate with aides, nurses, and a Dietitian. Experience in high-volume cooking and knowledge of dietary guidelines are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Must closely interpret and follow Dietary Department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for Care Center Residents, Hospital and SLS.
• Know basics of therapeutic diets to ensure proper following of nutrition care plan for resident and patients.
• Washing dishes with dish machine, using meat slicer, coffee machine, steamer, grill, ovens and handling dishes, hot and cold food.
• Follow standardized quantity food recipes.
• Ensure meal times are followed while working closely with aids, nurses and Dietitian.
• Brainstorm ideas for possible solutions to problems pertaining to food service that may arise.

Skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Dietary policies

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cook, you will be essential to patient, staff, and visitor well-being by preparing high-quality, safe, and delicious meals, including those for multiple therapeutic diets. You will meticulously adhere to all state and federal food preparation regulations in a healthcare environment.

Every day you will follow safe cooking techniques, execute recipes with precision, and apply rigorous quality control to ensure consistent food quality and adherence.

To be successful in this role, you will possess proven experience in high-volume food preparation, a strong understanding of food safety and therapeutic diets, and a commitment to culinary excellence within a fast-paced setting.

• Preparing and serving of meals to Care Center Residents, Hospital and SLS

• Know basics of therapeutic diets to ensure proper following of nutrition care plan for resident and patients

• Washing dishes with dish machine, using meat slicer, coffee machine, steamer, grill, ovens and handling dishes, hot and cold food

• Follow standardized quantity food recipes

• Ensure meal times are followed while working closely with aids, nurses and Dietitian

• Brainstorm ideas for possible solutions to problems pertaining to food service that may arise

Job Requirements

Required

• Must be at least 16 years of age

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Must be able to closely interpret and follow Dietary Department policies and procedures

Where You'll Work

CHI LakeWood Health provides long-term care, family practice-clinic, 15-bed critical-access hospital, public health and assisted living services. Nestled in Baudette, MN, just minutes from Lake of the Woods and Zippel Bay State Park. Enjoy nature's playground, lake living, trails, unique shopping, and dining! We serve patients and their loved ones in Lake of the Woods County and the surrounding area. Check out the link for more info on Baudette, MN https://www.ci.baudette.mn.us/.

Pay Range

$19.00 - $26.78/hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.