Cook

Essentia Health; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health's Nutrition Services department in Detroit Lakes is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to prepare, cook, bake and stock nutritious meals for patients and customers. You will follow recipes, maintain clean work areas, and support infection control standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Experience in institutional food service is preferred. Serve Safe certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking preferred.
• Follow infection control guidelines during food handling.
• Carefully handle institutional food service equipment.
• Serve Safe Certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality appealing and nutritious foods to customers.
• Prepare, cook, bake and stock foods and maintain service areas.
• Follow dietary recipes, guidelines and departmental policies.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines during food handling.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Infection control

Food safety

Equipment handling

Education

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Building Location:Oak Crossing - Detroit LakesDepartment:3119820 NUTRITION SERVICES - DL SNFJob Description:Education Qualifications: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.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 Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:Shift End Time:Weekends:Holidays:NoCall Obligation:NoUnion: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].