Evening Cook & Team Lead: Large-Scale Healthcare Meals

Superior Healthcare Management; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Retirement options

Competitive wages based on experience

Job summary

Highland Chateau Health + Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable cook to join our dietary team. You will prepare nutritious meals for 50+ residents and lead servers during meal service, ensuring dietary compliance.

Long-term care or healthcare food service experience is strongly preferred. Strong organizational skills, the ability to cook large quantities, and knowledge of modified diets are beneficial. On-site position with weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience required; long-term care or healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Ability to cook in large quantities while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Experience supervising or leading staff strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of modified diets (mechanical soft, pureed, diabetic, etc.) a plus.
• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for 50+ residents following planned menus, recipes, and portion guidelines.
• Ensure meals meet therapeutic diet requirements and dietary restrictions as ordered.
• Lead, direct, and support dietary servers during meal service.
• Coordinate meal timing and service flow to ensure residents receive meals promptly.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, and infection control practices.
• Assist with inventory awareness and communicate supply needs to dietary leadership.
• Maintain accurate production records and temperature logs.
• Provide courteous and resident-centered service at all times.

Skills

Cooking experience

Large quantity cooking

Supervising staff

ServSafe certification

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Dietary knowledge

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Highland Chateau Health + Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable cook to join our dietary team. You will prepare nutritious meals for 50+ residents and lead servers during meal service, ensuring dietary compliance.

Long-term care or healthcare food service experience is strongly preferred. Strong organizational skills, the ability to cook large quantities, and knowledge of modified diets are beneficial. On-site position with weekend rotation.