Full-time Cook

Paradox; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Educational programs

Job summary

St Josephs Medical Center is seeking a dedicated team member for nutrition services to prepare and serve high quality meals in a hospital setting. The role involves large and small scale cooking, baking, basic prep, and stocking of food areas, with strict adherence to infection control and dietary guidelines.

Experience in kitchen operations is preferred; Serve Safe certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, quantity food cooking experience or experience working in an institutional food services department is preferred.
• Serve Safe Certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality appealing and nutritious foods to customers through food service, large and small scale cooking, baking and basic food preparation; general cleaning and stocking of food service areas.
• Strictly adheres to infection control guidelines during food handling to prevent contamination; follows dietary recipes, guidelines and departmental policies.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Infection control

Job description

Building Location:

St Josephs Medical Center

Department:

4009820 NUTRITION SERVICES - SJMC

Job Description:

This position provides high quality appealing and nutritious foods to customers through food service through large and small scale cooking, baking and, basic food preparation, general cleaning and stocking of food services areas. Properly uses and cares for institutional food service equipment. Strictly adheres to infection control guidelines during food handling to prevent food contamination. Carefully follows Dietary recipes, guidelines, and departmental policies.

Work Experience:

Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, quantity food cooking experience or experience working in an institutional food services department is preferred.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

Solvay Hospice House Only:

• Serve Safe Certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Day/Evening

Shift End Time:

Evening

Weekends:

Yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

St Josephs SEIU Local 113 (STJSEIU)

Union Posting Deadline:

09/29/2026

Compensation Range:

-Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].