Cook

Paradox; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Educational programs

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health in Detroit Lakes, MN is seeking a Nutrition Services Cook to prepare appealing, nutritious meals for patients and guests. You will manage food preparation, baking, and stocking of service areas while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Applicants should have kitchen prep/cooking experience in institutional settings and obtain a Serv Safe certification within 90 days of hire. Dietary recipes and infection control guidelines must be followed.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking in institutional settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality, nutritious foods for patients and customers.
• Cook and bake as required, using institutional equipment.
• Keep food service areas clean and stocked.
• Follow dietary recipes, guidelines and department policies.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines to prevent contamination.

Skills

Kitchen prep & cooking

Institutional food service

Education

Serv Safe Certification

Job description

Building Location:

Oak Crossing - Detroit Lakes

Department:

3119820 NUTRITION SERVICES - DL SNF

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.

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:

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

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].