Cook

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairview East Bank University Hospital is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals for patients using standardized recipes and established safety practices. This role supports patient care by delivering safe, nutritious, and appealing food in a hospital setting.

Location is Minneapolis, with a part-time schedule: 16 hours biweekly from 11:30am to 8:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays in Week 1. Schedule may vary based on operation needs and staffing requirements.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in food service.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Certified or willing to become certified for food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using standardized recipes.
• Ensure temperatures and portioning meet quality standards.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and sanitation procedures.
• Handle daily prep tasks and assist with bakery items as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and document production.
• Coordinate with internal customers to ensure timely service.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified or willing to become certified for food safety

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview East Bank University Hospital is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare high-quality food products using standardized recipes and established food safety practices. In this role, you will contribute to an exceptional dining experience while supporting patient care through the preparation of safe, nutritious, and appealing meals.

This position is responsible for preparing food items as assigned using standardized recipes to meet established standards of high quality.

Location: Fairview East Bank University Hospital, located in Minneapolis

Hours: 16 hours biweekly

Schedule: day/evening shift 11:30am-8:00pm

Week 1:

Saturday & Sunday

Week 2:

None

Schedule may change based on the needs of the operation.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation
• Prepares food products to meet temperature and quality standards.
• Follows standardized recipes weighing and measuring ingredients to assure products are consistent in quality and nutritional value.
• Uses correct portioning utensils.
• Assemble food within appropriate time frames.
• Prepares bakery items per standardized recipes.
• Develops and tests recipes as directed.
• Completes all documentation related to production
• Handle and prepare food in safe manner following HACCP standardized operating procedures
• Takes and documents temperatures of food items and makes appropriate adjustments to achieve standards.
• Holds food at appropriate temperatures and within established time limits.
• Follows established hand-washing procedures.
• Follows department dress and personal hygiene codes.
• Follows employee health guidelines to prevent disease transmission.
• Follows HACCP standards operating procedure for food storage, product rotation and thawing.
• Stores and labels food and supplies following HACCP guidelines.
• Follows procedures to prevent food contamination.
• Coordinates and communicates with all internal customers in all service areas.
• Sanitizes equipment and work area per assigned schedules and designated procedure.
• Daily sweeps and mops floor as spills occur using approved methods and cleaning agents.
• Maintains a “clean as you go” attitude demonstrated by a clean work area.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment after each use or per department cleaning Schedule.
• Uses appropriate equipment and chemicals according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Understands and uses appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Gathers soiled laundry and place in assigned area for pick up.
• Maintains separate clean and dirty areas in work area.
• Properly disposes of food waste and trash.

Required Qualifications

• One to three years experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or
• GED
• Certified or willing to become certified for food safety.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/afscme

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status