Cook - Nutritional Services

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center; Crosby Township (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) employer contributions

Paid time off

Gym membership

Job summary

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is hiring a Cook - Nutritional Services on a part-time, 40 hours per pay period basis at the Main Campus in Crosby, MN. You will prepare and serve meals, ensuring dietary orders are followed and quality is maintained.

You will lead a team of nutritional service staff, maintain sanitation, and adapt menus to changing resources while working gracefully under pressure. Email [e-mail] for more details.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals across the medical center, following dietary needs and physician orders.
• Lead and mentor a team of nutritional service staff to maintain kitchen sanitation and meal quality.
• Tackle challenges with fluctuating resources, reduce waste, and keep operations smooth under stress.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Campus - Crosby, MN

Position Type: Part-time (.5 FTE, 40 hours/pay period)

Salary Range: $19.03 - $24.22

Job Shift: 8-hour Varied Shift

Job Category: Every 5th weekend

Craft nutritious meals and lead a dynamic kitchen team.

Join Our Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we're more than just a healthcare organization - we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we've been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first - both our patients and our employees. Whether you're on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you'll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.

A Day in the Life of a Cook - Nutritional Services

In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation and service of high-quality meals across the medical center, ensuring dietary needs and physician's orders are followed meticulously. Your daily routine includes leading and mentoring a team of nutritional service staff, focusing on maintaining the highest standards of kitchen sanitation and meal quality. You will tackle challenges such as adapting menu plans to fluctuating resources and needs, creatively reducing waste, and ensuring all operations run smoothly under stress. Collaboration with a variety of staff members, from healthcare professionals to administrative teams, is essential. The position demands flexibility and creativity in problem-solving, particularly in high-pressure situations.

About the Culinary Services Department Fresh Meals Served with Care

In Culinary Services at CRMC, we provide fresh, high-quality meals that fuel healing, comfort families, and keep healthcare workers energized. Whether preparing nutritious, patient-specific meals for hospital room service or serving employees in the cafeteria, our team blends hospitality, dietary expertise, and culinary creativity to meet a variety of dietary needs and preferences. We take pride in making mealtime a bright spot for patients and a welcoming experience for staff.

Ideal Candidate (What will make you a great fit!)

• Follows recipes with precision
• Comfortable in fast-paced kitchens
• Communicates clearly with teammates
• Adaptable to changing patient needs
• Keeps calm under pressure
• Understands food safety basics

Qualifications: Education and Experience

Required

Previous food service experience

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range is listed above. Actual pay rate offered is determined based on experience in this role. Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.

A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at [e-mail].

CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email [e-mail] for assistance.