Cook

Essentia Health; Deer River (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Essentia Health Deer River Hospital is seeking a food service teammate to prepare and cook meals, bake, and stock the Nutrition Services area, delivering high quality, appealing and nutritious foods to customers.

The role requires experience in kitchen prep, adherence to recipes and infection control guidelines, with Serve Safe certification due within 90 days of hire. Shift is Day/Eve, on-site at Deer River, Minnesota; benefits include healthcare, retirement, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking preferred.
• Institutional food service experience is a plus.
• Serve Safe certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious foods to customers.
• Follow recipes, guidelines, and dietary policies.
• Maintain cleanliness and stocking of food service areas.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Infection control

Teamwork

Job description

Building Location:Essentia Deer River HospitalDepartment:2079820 NUTRITION SERVICES - DEER HOSPJob Description: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:Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, quantity food cooking experience or experience working in an institutional food services department is preferred.Education Qualifications:Job DescriptionNo educational requirements.Licensure/Certification Qualifications:Certification/Licensure Requirements:Solvay Hospice House Only:Serve Safe Certification required within 90 days of hire or transferFTE:0Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:Shift Rotation:Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:Shift End Time:Weekends:Holidays:NoCall Obligation:NoUnion:Deer River SEIU (DRH SEIU)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].