Healthcare Cook: Patient Meals & Nutrition

Winona Health; Winona (MN); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Education & development

Job summary

Winona Health is hiring a Cook to prepare and cook high-quality, nutritious foods for patients, residents, caregivers, and visitors. You will help develop menus with a wellness focus and adapt recipes for dietary restrictions while staying compliant with safety standards.

The role requires flexibility to work across positions, strong customer service, and collaboration within a culinary team. First shift, 5:00am–6:30pm, with alternating weekends and holidays; starting pay range $16–$19 per hour

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent required.
• SERVSafe or other food safety certification preferred.
• 1-2 years of quantity cooking in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods for patients, residents, caregivers, and visitors.
• Follow recipes and production records for accuracy.
• Prepare items for dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan).
• Operate ovens, fryers, steamers, and grills safely.
• Maintain clean, sanitized work areas and HACCP documentation.
• Assist with menu development and catering as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Dietary restrictions

Knife skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ovens

Fryers

Steamers

Grills

HACCP records

Job description

Winona Health is hiring a Cook to prepare and cook high-quality, nutritious foods for patients, residents, caregivers, and visitors. You will help develop menus with a wellness focus and adapt recipes for dietary restrictions while staying compliant with safety standards.

The role requires flexibility to work across positions, strong customer service, and collaboration within a culinary team. First shift, 5:00am–6:30pm, with alternating weekends and holidays; starting pay range $16–$19 per hour