Cook - Full Time - River Heights

Vivie; South Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 23,970 - 32,580; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellness programs

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Culinary Team Member to prepare and serve meals, ensuring that quality and nutrition meet high standards. The ideal candidate will have previous cooking experience, strong teamwork skills, and food safety knowledge, including ServSafe certification. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay, health coverage, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass state-mandated background check.
• Physical capability to perform all essential job functions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare & serve meals ensuring quality and nutrition.
• Follow food safety guidelines in kitchen.
• Accommodate dietary needs including allergen-free meals.
• Track food and supplies to ensure availability.

Skills

Previous cooking experience in healthcare, hospitality, or restaurants

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork and communication skills

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Job description

Schedule: Full Time – 7 am to 5:30 pm, including every other weekend and holiday. Pay range: $17.40 to $23.65 per hour (hourly non‑exempt). Benefits include health coverage, wellness programs, and advancement opportunities.

At Vivie we value our people and offer a competitive pay range based on experience, qualifications, and location. Let’s grow together—apply now and discover the difference you can make at Vivie!

Responsibilities

• Prepare & serve meals – ensure quality, taste, and nutrition meet high standards for residents.
• Follow food safety guidelines, maintaining clean and organized kitchen spaces.
• Accommodate dietary needs, including allergen‑free and modified meals.
• Track food and supplies to ensure availability.
• Other duties as assigned (the duties listed above are representative and not exhaustive).

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in healthcare, hospitality, or restaurants preferred.
• Food safety knowledge preferred; ServSafe certification a plus.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to pass state‑mandated background check.
• Physical capability to perform all essential job functions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.

Additional Details

• Employment type: Hourly, non‑exempt.
• Department: Culinary.
• Leadership received: Manager of Culinary Services.
• Division: Culinary.
• Travel requirements: No.
• This role does not include supervisory responsibilities.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Location

South St. Paul, MN

Vivie is an equal‑opportunity employer. We comply with all federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws and are committed to fairness and respect in all employment practices. Discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, public assistance status, veteran status, familial status, disability, or any other protected characteristic is prohibited. Vivie provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law.