Nutrition Services Cook

Essentia Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health seeks a full-time cook for the Nutrition Services department at St Marys Medical Center. You will prepare and cook food to meet patient, staff, and visitor nutritional needs, follow standardized recipes, and help develop menu items.

The role involves determining quantities, ordering supplies, and coordinating daily/weekly prep while adhering to health policies. Shift rotations include day/evening, with weekend coverage and union affiliation noted.

Qualifications

• Prior cook experience preferred.
• No educational requirements.
• No certification/licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook quality food for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Determine amounts of foods needed and prepare grocery lists.
• Fill supply needs and organize preparation on daily and weekly basis.
• Follow standardized recipes and assist in their development.
• Calculate daily production needs and order appropriately to meet meal service demands.
• Adhere to Department policies and health regulations.

Skills

Prior cook experience

Education

No educational requirements

Job description

Building Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Department: 2009820 NUTRITION SERVICES - SMMC HOSP

Job Description: Prepares and cooks quality food for patients, staff, and visitors’ nutritional needs. Determining amounts of foods needed, grocery list preparations, filling supply needs, organizing preparation needs on a daily and weekly basis, cost and work efficiency, and adherence to Department of Health and Department policies. Calculates daily production needs accurately and order appropriately, meeting the needs of patient meal service, cafeteria meals, catering events, and other meals. Follows standardized recipes and assists in their development.

Work Experience: Prior cook experience preferred.

Education Qualifications: No educational requirements.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications: No certification/licensure required.

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: SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW) Union

Posting Deadline: 10/20/2026 Compensation Range: $16.73 - $22.27

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.

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Our Values

Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.