Cook

State of Minnesota; Moose Lake (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) at Moose Lake is seeking two Cooks to prepare meals for clients on regular and therapeutic diets, under the Direct Care and Treatment program. Two Cook positions are open: one with rotating hours (5:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. / 10:30 a.m.

- 9:00 p.m.) with varying days, and another 10:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wed–Sat. Responsibilities include meal prep, inventory assistance, HACCP sanitation, and compliance with state and MSOP regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of large-scale cooking methods and equipment to serve many people.
• Knowledge of food values and nutrition; ability to prepare special medical diets if required.
• Knowledge of health and safety principles in food prep operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Unload and store food and supplies; assist with inventory.
• Maintain sanitation per HACCP and MSOP regulations.
• Perform other food service tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Comply with safety, health standards and procedures.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Nutrition knowledge

Health & safety

Reading instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HACCP

Job description

Working Title: Cook

Job Class: Cook

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID : 94604
• Location : Moose Lake
• Telework Eligible : No
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 07/30/2026
• Closing Date : 08/12/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Moose Lake AFSCME
• Division/Unit : MSOP / MSOP ML PM Kitchen
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Varies
• Days of Work : Varies
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $21.78 - $29.73 / hourly; $45,477 - $62,076 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME
• Work Area: MSOP ML PM Kitchen
• FLSA Status : Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is a residential, sex offense specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community and secure setting that provides services to over 700 individuals who have been civilly committed for sexual offending. MSOP is a national leader in the industry and is committed to providing services on the leading edge of the comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and management of clients. MSOP has facilities in Moose Lake and St. Peter, MN. MSOP Moose Lake site serves clients in the earlier stages of treatment in a secure setting.

The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is seeking an individual to join our team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as Cook for our Moose Lake location. The Cook provides individualized and quantified food preparation for clients on a regular and therapeutic diet by performing necessary food service duties so that regulatory standards are maintained.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Preparing food for regular and therapeutic diets so that meal production schedules are met
• Unloading and storing food/miscellaneous supplies delivered to the main kitchen loading dock and assisting with inventory when requested
• Maintain sanitation per Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program and State, Federal, and Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) regulations and guidelines
• Performing other food service related tasks as assigned by supervisor so that all dietary responsibilities are accomplished and as appropriate
• Complying with all safety and health standards, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all standards and rules

This posting is being used to fill 2 open Cook positions. One position has the working hours of Rotating 5:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m./10:30 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. with days of work varying depending on business need. One position has work hours of 10:30 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

AND

• Knowledge of large-scale cooking methods and equipment sufficient to prepare and serve food for a large number of people and adjust recipes to accommodate different numbers of people
• Knowledge of food values and nutrition sufficient to prepare items from standard recipes. Some facilities require the ability to prepare special medical diets
• Knowledge of health and safety principles involved in food preparation operations sufficient to prepare and serve safe and healthy meals
• Ability to follow oral instructions and read and comprehend written instructions
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Food Safety Certification
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.