Cook

Saint Therese; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA/FSA options

Employer-paid Life Insurance

PTO and sick time

403(b) with employer match

Tuition discounts

PSLF Eligible Employer

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Same Day Pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Saint Therese in Woodbury, MN is seeking a Part-Time Cook to prepare high-quality meals for residents, adhering to state and local food codes and safety standards. You will handle hot and cold meals, assist with the coffee shop and special events, and keep the kitchen clean and organized.

The role requires 5+ years of culinary experience, comfort with guest-facing cooking, and ability to work flexible hours, including every other weekend and holiday.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional culinary experience.
• Experience in nutrition or specialized diets (mechanical, pureed, low-sodium, diabetic diets).
• Experience cooking in front of guests with strong customer engagement.
• Experience in high-pressure environments while maintaining quality and presentation.
• Ability to read English and follow dietary cards, menus and production sheets.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate through English oral and written skills.
• Background in menu development and dietary accommodations (allergies, restrictions, and preferences).
• Strong understanding of food safety protocols and kitchen sanitation.
• Exceptional cooking skills with an ability to execute high-quality meals consistently.
• Ability to plan, prep, and execute multiple meals daily without compromising quality.
• Capable of adjusting menus based on ingredient availability and client preferences.
• Keeps a well-maintained, organized, and hygienic workspace at all times.
• Can work independently, meet deadlines, and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• When working with support staff, must be able to delegate effectively while maintaining a positive team dynamic by working along with the nursing staff.
• Willingness to adjust to flexible hours based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Cook and bake high-quality meals for residents and guests.
• Clean equipment and maintain a sanitary kitchen environment.
• Prepare hot and cold meals; manage coffee shop and special events.
• Perform general cleaning tasks to ensure a well-organized kitchen.

Skills

Years of experience

Nutrition/diets

Guest-facing cooking

High-pressure environments

Read English/dietary cards

Team collaboration

English communication

Menu development/dietary needs

Food safety

Quality meal execution

Multi-meal planning

Menu adjustment

Maintain organized kitchen

Independent work

Delegate with nursing staff

Flexible hours

Education

Culinary degree/certification

Job description

Part-Time | Cook

Location: Woodbury, MN

Pay Range: $23.18 - $31.46/hour depending on experience

Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm | 40 hours every two-week period

Schedule: Week 1 Sunday, Thursday | Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday. Schedule includes working every other weekend and every other holiday.

The Difference You'll Make

The Cook position is responsible for creating high-quality meals for our residents, ensuring that all food is crafted to meet established state and local food codes, regulations, and best practices. This role involves meticulous attention to detail in meal preparation to maintain the highest standards of nutrition and safety.

Job duties encompass a range of responsibilities including cooking and baking, as well as cleaning equipment and maintaining operations. You will prepare both hot and cold meals for residents, manage food service for the coffee shop and special events, and carry out general cleaning tasks to ensure a well-organized kitchen environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• -5+ years of professional culinary experience,
• -Experience in nutrition or specialized diets (mechanical, pureed, low-sodium, diabetic diets etc.).
• -Experience cooking in front of guests, with strong customer engagement skills.
• -Experience working in high-pressure environments while maintaining quality and presentation.
• -Ability to read English and follow dietary cards, menus and production sheets.
• -Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• -Ability to communicate through English oral and written skills.
• -Background in menu development and dietary accommodations (allergies, restrictions, and preferences).
• -Strong understanding of food safety protocols and kitchen sanitation.
• -Exceptional cooking skills with an ability to execute high-quality meals consistently.
• -Ability to plan, prep, and execute multiple meals daily without compromising quality.
• -Capable of adjusting menus based on ingredient availability and client preferences.
• -Keeps a well-maintained, organized, and hygienic workspace at all times.
• -Can work independently, meet deadlines, and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• -When working with support staff, must be able to delegate effectively while maintaining a positive team dynamic by working along with the nursing staff.
• -Willingness to adjust to flexible hours based on client needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• -Culinary degree or certification (preferred but not required with equivalent experience).
• -Experience in assisted living dining, high-end hospitality, banquet, catering, or open-kitchen concepts.

Rewards That Support You

• -Competitive pay with credit for experience
• -Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hrs. per pay period)
• -HSA / FSA options
• -Employer-paid Life Insurance (60+ hrs. per pay period)
• -PTO and sick time
• -403(b) with employer match
• -Tuition discounts and scholarships
• -PSLF Eligible Employer
• -Employee discount program
• -Pet insurance (yes, really)
• -Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet)
• -Career growth opportunities

About Saint Therese

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit senior living organization with more than 60 years of experience providing compassionate, person-centered care. We serve communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio and provide home care, outpatient therapy and wellness services throughout the Twin Cities.

If you are ready to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, we would love to meet you.

Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.