Cook (Part-time, Temporary)

The Emily Program; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Emily Program in Saint Paul, MN seeks a part-time Cook to support recovery-focused meals. You will work 20 hours weekly, Monday to Wednesday, with shifts 9a-6p in a temporary role of about three months.

You will prepare meals per standardized menus, follow therapeutic diets, and collaborate with culinary and nutrition teams to ensure safe, nourishing offerings for clients. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen organization, adhering to food safety standards, and supporting inventory

Qualifications

• 1 year of cooking experience in a medium-volume kitchen.
• Able to read and interpret dietary instructions.
• 1 year of healthcare culinary service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to menus, recipes, portions, and nutrition orders.
• Ensure practices and prepared foods comply with food code and policies.
• Collaborate with culinary and nutrition teams for safety and accuracy.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in culinary and dining areas.
• Ensure punctuality and attendance for shifts, prioritizing client care.
• Provide coverage for other culinary roles when needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and support networks.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and labeling.
• Attend meetings and complete required trainings within timeframes.

Skills

Cooking experience

Read dietary instructions

Healthcare culinary experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

1449 Cleveland Ave. N. St Paul, MN 55108

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.

Position Overview

As the Cook, you will be an essential part of the healing journey, preparing and serving food that supports eating disorder recovery. Collaborating closely with the culinary and nutrition teams, you'll prepare high-quality dishes according to standardized menus and recipes, designed not only for nourishment but to meet the specific needs of each client’s recovery. Your role goes beyond traditional cooking—every meal is an opportunity to restore balance, support healing, and help clients regain physical and mental well-being.

Schedule

• 20 hours/week
• Monday-Wednesday: shifts between hours of 9a-6p
• Temp role, ~ 3 months

Compensation Disclosure

• Starting hourly range between $20.00 - 24.00

Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position

How Cooks Empower Recovery

• Prepare andservefood/beverages according to standardized menus, recipes, portions, and nutrition orders.
• Ensure culinary practices andprepared food/beveragescomplywithregulations (i.e., food code, HIPPA), internal policies, and nutrition orders (e.g., standardized menu/recipes, therapeutic diets).
• Collaborate with theculinary and nutrition teamto ensureconsistency,accuracy, safety, and adherence to nutrition orders.
• Maintainorganization andcleanliness in culinary and dining areas, addressing issues promptly.
• Ensure punctuality and attendance for shifts, prioritizing clientcareand efficient time management.
• Provide coverage for other culinary roles when needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and their communities of support (e.g., parents, partners).
• Assistwithinventory management, ordering, receiving, and labeling,as assigned.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings as assigned.
• Complete required Learning and Development assignments and policy reviews within settimeframes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Professional Qualifications:

• 1year of cooking experience in a medium-volume kitchen.
• Able to read and interpret dietary instructions.
• 1 year of healthcare culinary service experience, including adherence to standardized menus, recipes, and therapeutic diets preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and authorization to drive preferred.
• Employees at Inpatient/Residential sitesin MN, OH, and WAare required tohave a current Basic Life Support certification within30 daysof hire.
• Employees at Inpatient/Residential sitesin MN, OH, and WAare required tohave a current First Aid certification within30 daysof hire.
• Site-specific food safety certification from an accredited program (e.g.,ServSafe) isrequiredwithin30 daysof hire.

What we offer:

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.

For full-time employees, we offer:

• HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Vision insurance (EyeMed)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.