Lead Cook - Senior Care Diets & Service

Superior Healthcare Management, LLC; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Highland Chateau Health + Rehabilitation Center in St. Paul, MN is seeking a dependable Cook to join our dietary team. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for 50+ residents and leading servers during meal service.

You should have cooking experience, ability to work large quantities, and the capacity to supervise staff. Long-term care experience and ServSafe certification are preferred; willingness to obtain certification is acceptable.

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.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

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

Large quantity cooking

Staff supervision

Time management

Knowledge of modified diets

Sanitation and safety

ServSafe certification

Tools

ServSafe program

Job description

Highland Chateau Health + Rehabilitation Center in St. Paul, MN is seeking a dependable Cook to join our dietary team. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for 50+ residents and leading servers during meal service.

You should have cooking experience, ability to work large quantities, and the capacity to supervise staff. Long-term care experience and ServSafe certification are preferred; willingness to obtain certification is acceptable.