Cook/Dietary Aide

Cook Hospital & Care Center; Minnesota; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO & EIB

Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Retirement Plans (PERA)

HSA, VEBA & FSA options

EAP

Job summary

Cook Hospital & Care Center in Minnesota is hiring a full-time Dietary Department member to prepare fresh meals for both our hospital and long-term care residents. You’ll craft sauces, bread, and more from scratch, growing real kitchen skills in a supportive environment dedicated to daily patient care.

We foster a culture of integrity and compassion, offering competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities to advance within the team.

Responsibilities

• Full-Time role in Dietary Department with hospital and long-term care residents
• Prepare fresh meals, sauces, bread from scratch and expand kitchen skills
• 8-hour shifts with consistent scheduling and every-other-weekend work
• Join a supportive team that values integrity and patient-focused service

Job description

Join our culinary team in the Dietary Department! We're hiring a full-time position to help prepare fresh, flavorful meals for both our hospital and long-term care residents. This isn't your typical food service role - you'll work with fresh ingredients, learn to make sauces, bread, and more from scratch, and grow real kitchen skills in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about great food and making a difference in people's daily lives, we'd love to have you on our team!

At Cook Hospital & Care Center, we are committed to delivering high-quality care with integrity and compassion. Build your career here and grow with a supportive team that puts people first.

Starting Wage

• $19.09 - $27.46/hour + Shift Differentials

Shift Differentials

• Afternoon Shift Differential: +$1.00/hour
• Midnight Shift Differential: +$1.75/hour
• Weekend Shift Differential: +$1.10/hour
• Yearly pay increases

Highlights of the Role

• Full-Time position available
• 8-hour shifts with consistent scheduling
• Work every other weekend
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment

Employee Benefits (for 20+ hours/week)

Eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 90 days of employment:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans (including PERA)
• HSA, VEBA & FSA options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Leave
• Free membership to our on-site wellness center
• Earned Sick and Safe Time

Casual employees accrue Earned Sick and Safe Time.

Our Values – ICARE

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Guided by our mission and values, we strive to deliver excellent quality care, 24/7.

Cook Hospital & Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Accommodations available for qualified applicants with disabilities. M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status