Cook

Sttheresemn; Corcoran (MN); On-site; USD 31,175 - 42,319; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Healthcare, dental, and vision

Generous vacation plan

403b with company match

Opportunities for growth and career advancement

Job summary

Sttheresemn in Corcoran, Minnesota is looking for a dedicated Part-Time Cook to create high-quality meals for our residents in an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of culinary experience and a strong understanding of food safety. The role includes preparing meals, engaging with residents, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Competitive wages and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional culinary experience.
• Strong understanding of food safety protocols and kitchen sanitation.
• Exceptional cooking skills with the ability to execute high-quality meals consistently.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality meals for residents and ensure food safety.
• Manage food service for the coffee shop and special events.
• Maintain a well-organized kitchen environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer engagement

Food safety protocols

Ability to work in high-pressure environments

Education

Culinary degree or certification (preferred)

Job description

Part-Time Cook

Schedule

10:00 am - 6:30 pm or 11:00 am - 7:30 pm | 32 hours per two-week pay period (4 shifts). Schedule includes working every other weekend and every other holiday

Pay Range

$22.63 - $30.72/hour depending on experience

Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love

Join Saint Therese and be a part of making a difference! We are looking for a part-time Cook to bring their culinary talents to our newest Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community.

As a Cook at Saint Therese, you will be responsible for creating high-quality meals for our residents, ensuring that all food is crafted to meet established state and local food codes, regulations, and best practices. As our Cook on-site, you will need to pay attention to detail in meal preparation to maintain the highest standards of nutrition and safety.

A Cook here encompasses a range of responsibilities including cooking and baking, as well as cleaning equipment and maintaining operations. You will prepare both hot and cold meals for residents, manage food service for the coffee shop and special events, and carry out general cleaning tasks to ensure a well-organized kitchen environment. If you’re interested in creating exceptional meals for people, this is the place for you!

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional culinary experience
• Experience in nutrition or specialized diets (mechanical, pureed, low-sodium, diabetic diets etc.)
• Experience cooking in front of guests, with strong customer engagement skills
• Experience working in high‑pressure environments while maintaining quality and presentation
• Ability to read English and follow dietary cards, menus and production sheets
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to communicate through English oral and written skills
• Background in menu development and dietary accommodations (allergies, restrictions, and preferences)
• Strong understanding of food safety protocols and kitchen sanitation
• Exceptional cooking skills with an ability to execute high‑quality meals consistently
• Ability to plan, prep, and execute multiple meals daily without compromising quality
• Capable of adjusting menus based on ingredient availability and client preferences
• Keeps a well‑maintained, organized, and hygienic workspace at all times
• Can work independently, meet deadlines, and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision
• When working with support staff, must be able to delegate effectively while maintaining a positive team dynamic by working along with the nursing staff
• Willingness to adjust to flexible hours based on client needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certification (preferred but not required with equivalent experience)
• Experience in assisted living dining, high‑end hospitality, banquet, catering, or open‑kitchen concepts

Benefits

• Competitive wages with credit for experience
• Healthcare, dental, and vision for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period
• Generous vacation plan, earned sick time, and paid disability leave
• 403b with company match
• Tuition Discount Opportunities and Scholarships
• Employee Discount Program
• Pet Insurance
• Same Day Pay with UKG Wallet
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

About Saint Therese of Corcoran

Saint Therese of Corcoran is full of social vibrancy in an urban setting, distinctive living spaces and a variety of amenities to create an experience the resident is looking for to create their future home. The campus offers 153 independent, assisted living and memory care apartments. Amenities of the site include dining options, wellness center with pool, library, lounge area, golf simulator, salon, and wood shop area. Saint Therese Corcoran webpage. Bring your talents to our newest Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community!

About Saint Therese

Saint Therese is a faith‑based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person‑centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.

Saint Therese is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.