Cook

Allina Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for patients, staff and guests with focus on safety, quality and timeliness. The role emphasizes proper cooking methods, portion control and adherence to dietary needs across patient trays and cafeteria orders.

Responsibilities include using standardized recipes, maintaining food stock, and assisting with menu development as needed within an 8-hour evening shift, 40 hours per week, with weekend rotation as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience to meet functional competencies.
• Preferred: High school diploma or GED.
• Associate's or Vocational degree in culinary field; 0–2 years food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food in a timely, appealing and appetizing manner.
• Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques for safety.
• Labels, dates, covers and stores food properly.

Skills

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Culinary software - none

Job description

Job Summary

At Allina Health, our cooks do more than prepare meals—they help patients heal, energize our care teams, and bring comfort to guests during challenging times. Join us in creating nourishing, meaningful moments every day. Because at Allina, we are all together better.

Key Position Details

• Location Address: 333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344
• Date Posted: September 09, 2026
• Department: 16000782 Food Services UTD
• Shift: Permanent Evenings (United States of America)
• Shift Length: 8 hour shift
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Union Contract: SEIU-4-United Service Workers-SUH
• Weekend Rotation: Every Other
• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour evening shifts Café grill shifts from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM
• Patient tray-line cooking shifts from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend rotation

Job Description

Responsible for the preparation of all food served to patients, staff and customers. Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.

Principle Responsibilities

• Prepares food in a timely, appealing and appetizing manner.
• Prepares food using standardized recipes and proper cooking methods for patients, staff and special functions.
• Adequate quantities of food are prepared based on patient need and cafeteria volumes.
• Understands special diets and consults with dietitian as needed.
• Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.
• Checks temperatures regularly prior to serving food.
• Labels, dates, covers and store food properly.
• Utilizes sanitizing techniques for food, self and equipment.
• May assist in restocking work station.
• May assist in putting away grocery orders.
• May operate cash register.
• May assist with menu development.
• May maintain adequate food stock to meet the menu requirements and patient requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's or Vocational degree in the culinary field
• 0 to 2 years of food service experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Certification for Food Safety and Handling upon hire preferred

Physical Demands

Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $22.49 to $29.25 per hour The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
• *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We are a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees - your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish