Cook/Baker/Dish Aide

Welia Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook/Baker/Dish Aide to join their Nutritional Services team. This role involves preparing and serving meals for patients and staff, ensuring high standards of quality and sanitation. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a willingness to learn, as on-the-job training is provided. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. If you are passionate about food service and want to make a difference in a healthcare setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Wellness Incentives

24/7 Fitness Center

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Extended Illness Bank

Qualifications

• Food service experience preferred; on-the-job training provided.
• Knowledge of sanitation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and bakes meals for patients and staff.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Operates dishwashing machine and assists on tray line.

Skills

Effective Communication

Basic Math Skills

Common Sense Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Department:

Nutritional Services

Reports To:

Nutritional Services Manager

Salary: $18.01 - $24.84 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Welia Health offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance (one High-Deductible option fully paid for by Welia) with additional plans available
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (both fully paid for by Welia)
• Single Dental Insurance, fully paid for by Welia (dual and family options available)
• Wellness Incentives
• Fitness Center, available 24/7
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – up to 6% employer contribution
• Employee Discounts
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off with up to 200 hours in your first year
• Extended Illness Bank up to 48 hours in your first year

Summary

Prepares, cooks, bakes, and cleans up meals for patients, employees, and special events, performing the following duties:

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Checks and verifies patient count and correct diet when in job classification.
2. Reviews daily menus and determines food quantities needed.
3. Prepares food in sufficient quantities, timing to meet schedules per recipes.
4. Maintains quality standards, portion control, and sanitation standards.
5. Reviews menus for baked goods, salads, desserts; prepares accordingly.
6. Assists on tray line, serves salads and desserts as needed.
7. Bakes cookies, cakes, breads, and other items as requested.
8. Operates dishwashing machine safely and efficiently.
9. Sets up meal trays, assists on tray line, understands patient diet orders.
10. Assists customers at serving line and cash register.
11. Maintains cleanliness of dining room, kitchen, and dish room.
12. Supports organizational policies and standards for accreditation.

Qualifications

High school diploma required. Food service experience and knowledge of sanitation preferred but not required; on-the-job training provided.

Skills

• Ability to read, write, and present information effectively.
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations.
• Ability to follow instructions and handle problems with common sense.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand, handle, talk, hear, taste, smell, walk, reach, lift up to 50 lbs., and perform physical tasks as described.

Work Environment

Exposure to humidity, mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals; moderate noise level. Accommodations available for disabilities.

This is a Class III OSHA position. Welia Health is an equal-opportunity employer. This is a non-exempt position.