Cook

Newport Healthcare; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare is seeking a Culinary Services Team Member to deliver high-quality meals and snacks to clients, families, and guests in a warm dining setting. You will open/close the kitchen, maintain organization, and execute menus under the Chef de Cuisine, adapting to dietary needs and handling events as needed.

Responsibilities include preparing daily meals, ensuring cleanliness, and engaging with parents to create a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One to three years of applicable experience required.
• State Food Safety Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the kitchen as required.
• Maintain a well-organized and efficient kitchen environment.
• Prepare and present meals and snacks daily, adhering to recipes and standards.
• Create meals for weekends and special events as directed by the Chef de Cuisine.
• Adjust meal preparations based on dietary restrictions and preferences of clients.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and comply with health requirements.
• Engage with parents and guests to enhance dining experience.
• Participate in baking or cooking groups to support team collaboration.

Skills

Customer engagement

Team collaboration

Food safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Culinary Services Team Member at Newport Healthcare, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our clients, families, and guests. Your responsibilities will encompass the preparation and presentation of meals and snacks that align with our standards of culinary excellence, all while fostering a warm and inviting dining atmosphere.

• Open and close the kitchen as required, ensuring all operations run smoothly.
• Maintain a well‑organized and efficient kitchen environment.
• Meal Preparation:
  • Prepare and present breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks daily, ensuring high‑quality standards.
  • Create and present food for parent weekends and other special events as directed by the Chef de Cuisine.
• Menu Execution:
  • Execute menus generated by the Chef de Cuisine, adhering to all recipes and presentation guidelines.
  • Adjust meal preparations based on communicated dietary restrictions and preferences of clients.
• Nutritional Standards:
  • Provide healthful, nutritious, and organic meals and snacks, as directed, to support the well‑being of our clients.
• Kitchen Cleanliness:
  • Ensure overall kitchen cleanliness, including regular cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, ovens, floors, and dishes after each meal and food preparation.
  • Adhere to state health and hygiene requirements, as well as Newport Healthcare standards.
• Guest Engagement:
  • Engage positively with parents and other guests, building appropriate rapport with clients to enhance their dining experience and foster positive associations with mealtimes.
• Team Participation:
  • Participate in baking or cooking groups as directed, contributing to team collaboration and skill development.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One to three years of applicable experience required.
• State Food Safety Certification preferred.

Compensation for this role ranges from $18-23 per hour depending on education and experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.