Nutrition Services Cook – Healthcare Kitchen

Essentia Health; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Educational programs

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

Essentia Health in Detroit Lakes is seeking a dedicated cook for Nutrition Services at Oak Crossing. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents and customers, follow approved recipes, and ensure clean, organized food service areas.

Proper use and care of institutional equipment and strict infection-control adherence are required. Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking is preferred; Serve Safe Certification may be required within 90 days of hire for certain roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking preferred.
• In institutional food services, experience is preferred.
• Solvay Hospice House only: Serve Safe Certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality appealing and nutritious foods to customers through food service.
• Follow dietary recipes, guidelines, and departmental policies.
• Carefully uses and cares for institutional food service equipment.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines during food handling to prevent food contamination.
• Stock and clean food service areas and maintain equipment.

Skills

Food service prep

Cooking

Infection control

Stocking & organization

Following recipes

Job description

Essentia Health in Detroit Lakes is seeking a dedicated cook for Nutrition Services at Oak Crossing. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents and customers, follow approved recipes, and ensure clean, organized food service areas.

Proper use and care of institutional equipment and strict infection-control adherence are required. Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking is preferred; Serve Safe Certification may be required within 90 days of hire for certain roles.