Cook

Paradox; Deer River (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Essentia Health Deer River Hospital in Minnesota is seeking a team member for Nutrition Services to prepare and serve nutritious meals in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will assist with cooking, baking, and basic food preparation, while maintaining clean and organized food service areas.

Proven experience in kitchen operations is preferred; no formal education is required. The role includes strict adherence to infection control, following dietary recipes, and departmental policies to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, quantity food cooking experience preferred.
• Experience in an institutional food services department is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious foods for customers through cooking and basic food prep.
• Care for institutional food service equipment and maintain cleanliness.
• Follow infection control guidelines and dietary recipes and policies.

Skills

Kitchen preparation

Cooking

Education

No educational requirements

Job description

Building Location:

Essentia Deer River Hospital

Department:

2079820 NUTRITION SERVICES - DEER HOSP

Job 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:

No educational requirements.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

Solvay Hospice House Only:

• Serve Safe Certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer

FTE:

0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

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].