Cook

Superior Healthcare Management, LLC; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-oriented workplace

Meaningful work serving seniors

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Stable long-term care organization

Job summary

Highland Chateau Health + Rehabilitation Center in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a dependable Cook to join our dietary team. This role prepares nutritious meals for residents, supports dietary compliance, and leads servers during meal service in a healthcare setting.

Experience in long-term care or healthcare food service is strongly preferred. The shift is part-time, with a 11pm-7am schedule and every other weekend rotation, on-site at our facility.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience required; healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to lead servers during meal service.
• Knowledge of modified diets (mechanical soft, pureed, diabetic, etc.) is a plus.

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

Leadership

Time management

ServSafe

Job description

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