Cook

Superior Healthcare Management; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Retirement options

Competitive wages based on experience

Job summary

Highland Chateau Health + Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable cook to join our dietary team. You will prepare nutritious meals for 50+ residents and lead servers during meal service, ensuring dietary compliance.

Long-term care or healthcare food service experience is strongly preferred. Strong organizational skills, the ability to cook large quantities, and knowledge of modified diets are beneficial. On-site position with weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience required; long-term care or healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Ability to cook in large quantities while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Experience supervising or leading staff strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of modified diets (mechanical soft, pureed, diabetic, etc.) a plus.
• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for 50+ residents following planned menus, recipes, and portion guidelines.
• Ensure meals meet therapeutic diet requirements and dietary restrictions as ordered.
• Lead, direct, and support dietary servers during meal service.
• Coordinate meal timing and service flow to ensure residents receive meals promptly.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, and infection control practices.
• Assist with inventory awareness and communicate supply needs to dietary leadership.
• Maintain accurate production records and temperature logs.
• Provide courteous and resident-centered service at all times.

Skills

Cooking experience

Large quantity cooking

Supervising staff

ServSafe certification

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Dietary knowledge

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Cook

Highland Chateau Health + Rehabilitation Center
Location: St. Paul, MN
Status: Part Time PM 11pm-7pm with every other weekend rotation

Position Summary

Highland Chateau Health + Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable and skilled Cook to join our dietary team. This role is responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for our residents while supporting dietary compliance and leading a team of servers during meal service. Long-term care or healthcare food service experience is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for 50+ residents following planned menus, recipes, and portion guidelines.




• Ensure meals meet therapeutic diet requirements and dietary restrictions as ordered.




• Lead, direct, and support dietary servers during meal service.




• Coordinate meal timing and service flow to ensure residents receive meals promptly.




• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment in compliance with state and federal regulations.




• Follow proper food handling, storage, and infection control practices.




• Assist with inventory awareness and communicate supply needs to dietary leadership.




• Maintain accurate production records and temperature logs.




• Provide courteous and resident-centered service at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience required; long-term care or healthcare setting experience preferred.




• Ability to cook in large quantities while maintaining quality and consistency.




• Experience supervising or leading staff strongly preferred.




• Knowledge of modified diets (mechanical soft, pureed, diabetic, etc.) a plus.




• Strong organizational and time management skills.




• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.




• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).




• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Why Work at Highland Chateau?

• Supportive, team-oriented workplace




• Meaningful work serving seniors and residents




• Competitive wages based on experience




• Benefits package may include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and retirement options




• Stable and respected long-term care organization