Cook

PrairieCare; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

401K with company match

Job summary

Join Newport Healthcare in Buffalo, MN as a Culinary Services Team Member. You will be responsible for preparing meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and providing a welcoming dining experience for clients. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 1-3 years of relevant experience.

The role offers a compensation range of $18–23 per hour based on experience and education, along with benefits including medical, paid time off, and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of applicable experience required.
• State Food Safety Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present meals aligned with culinary standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Engage positively with clients to enhance their dining experience.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Kitchen Operations

Nutritional Standards

Guest Engagement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Culinary Services Team Member at Newport Healthcare, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our clients, families, and guests. Your responsibilities will encompass the preparation and presentation of meals and snacks that align with our standards of culinary excellence, all while fostering a warm and inviting dining atmosphere.

• Kitchen Operations:
  • Open and close the kitchen as required, ensuring all operations run smoothly.
  • Maintain a well‑organized and efficient kitchen environment.
• Meal Preparation:
  • Prepare and present breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks daily, ensuring high‑quality standards.
  • Create and present food for parent weekends and other special events as directed by the Chef de Cuisine.
• Menu Execution:
  • Execute menus generated by the Chef de Cuisine, adhering to all recipes and presentation guidelines.
  • Adjust meal preparations based on communicated dietary restrictions and preferences of clients.
• Nutritional Standards:
  • Provide healthful, nutritious, and organic meals and snacks, as directed, to support the well‑being of our clients.
• Kitchen Cleanliness:
  • Ensure overall kitchen cleanliness, including regular cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, ovens, floors, and dishes after each meal and food preparation.
  • Adhere to state health and hygiene requirements, as well as Newport Healthcare standards.
• Guest Engagement:
  • Engage positively with parents and other guests, building appropriate rapport with clients to enhance their dining experience and foster positive associations with mealtimes.
• Team Participation:
  • Participate in baking or cooking groups as directed, contributing to team collaboration and skill development.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One to three years of applicable experience required.
• State Food Safety Certification preferred.

Compensation

Compensation for this role ranges from $18–23 per hour depending on education and experience. Pay within the posted range is determined by skills, experience, education, market conditions, and internal equity.

Benefit Options Include

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary short‑term and long‑term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email [e-mail] for assistance.