Cook

CHI St Joseph's Health; Park Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's CHI St. Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids is seeking a Cook to support patient, staff, and visitor meals with high-quality, safe, and delicious offerings. You will follow state and federal food preparation regulations in a healthcare setting and contribute to therapeutic diet accuracy.

You will apply standardized recipes, manage cooking schedules, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen while ensuring food quality and safety in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Quantity cooking experience.
• Six to 12 months cooking experience (in a healthcare setting).

Responsibilities

• Handles and prepares food in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Plans cooking schedule to ensure food is ready at designated times.
• Reviews menus and census to determine types and quantities of food.
• Uses and adjusts standardized recipes.
• Acts as charge person in the kitchen in the absence of the supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.

Skills

Food safety

High-volume cooking

Therapeutic diets

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cook, you will be essential to patient, staff, and visitor well-being by preparing high-quality, safe, and delicious meals, including those for multiple therapeutic diets. You will meticulously adhere to all state and federal food preparation regulations in a healthcare environment.

Every day you will follow safe cooking techniques, execute recipes with precision, and apply rigorous quality control to ensure consistent food quality and adherence.

To be successful in this role, you will possess proven experience in high-volume food preparation, a strong understanding of food safety and therapeutic diets, and a commitment to culinary excellence within a fast-paced setting.

• Handles and prepares food in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Plans cooking schedule to ensure that food will be ready at designated times and not too far in advance.
• Reviews menus and census to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared for all.
• Uses and adjusts standardized recipes.
• Acts as charge person in the kitchen in the absence of the supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area.

Job Requirements

Preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Quantity cooking experience
• Six to 12 months cooking experience (in a healthcare setting)

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is an award-winning, 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more so that you can experience better health.