Cook

Saint Therese; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA / FSA options

Employer-paid Life Insurance

PTO and sick time

403(b) with employer match

Tuition discounts and scholarships

Employee discount program

Pet insurance

Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet)

Job summary

Saint Therese Woodbury is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals for residents, ensuring all food adheres to state and local codes, with careful attention to nutrition and safety. You will cook hot and cold meals for residents, support the coffee shop and special events, and keep equipment clean while maintaining operations.

The schedule is 40 hours every two weeks, with every other weekend and holiday, offering a chance to work with a dedicated care team in a faith-based, compassionate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional culinary experience.
• Experience with nutrition or specialized diets (mechanical, pureed, low-sodium, diabetic diets etc.).
• Experience cooking in front of guests, with strong customer engagement skills.
• Ability to read English and follow dietary cards, menus and production sheets.
• Strong understanding of food safety protocols and kitchen sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Cook hot and cold meals for residents.
• Prepare meals and bake; clean equipment and maintain kitchen operations.
• Manage food service for the coffee shop and special events.
• Maintain a well-organized, hygienic kitchen workspace.

Skills

Culinary experience

Dietary knowledge

Guest cooking

Food safety

Menu development

English literacy

Teamwork

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

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
• -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
• -Employee discount program
• -Pet insurance (yes, really)
• -Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet)

Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Lovev

Join Saint Therese of Woodbury, a Top 200 Workplace, and build meaningful relationships with seniors in a beautiful, modern community focused on whole-person wellness. Work alongside a dedicated care team, support residents across care settings, and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to exceptional, person-centered care.

Our Woodbury campus includes 216 independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments; and 56 skilled and transitional care units, along with amenities such as restaurant-style dining, wellness and fitness spaces, community gathering areas, and life enrichment programming designed to support active, connected living.

Saint Therese Woodbury webpage

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.

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.