Therapeutic Diet Cook

The Emily Program; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The Emily Program in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking a Cook to support recovery-focused meals. You will prepare foods per standardized menus and nutrition orders while collaborating with culinary and nutrition teams to ensure safety, accuracy, and therapeutic diet adherence.

Responsibilities include inventory help, kitchen cleanliness, and coverage for other culinary roles. A strong healthcare food-service background and safety certifications within 30 days are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cooking experience in a medium-volume kitchen.
• Able to read and interpret dietary instructions.
• 1 year of healthcare culinary service experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Site-specific food safety certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to standardized menus, recipes, portions, and nutrition orders.
• Ensure food safety and regulatory compliance and adherence to therapeutic diets.
• Collaborate with culinary and nutrition teams for consistency and safety.
• Maintain clean, organized culinary and dining areas; manage time well.
• Attend meetings and complete required learning and development tasks.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and labeling.
• Provide coverage for other culinary roles when needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Dietary instructions

Healthcare culin. service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Emily Program in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking a Cook to support recovery-focused meals. You will prepare foods per standardized menus and nutrition orders while collaborating with culinary and nutrition teams to ensure safety, accuracy, and therapeutic diet adherence.

Responsibilities include inventory help, kitchen cleanliness, and coverage for other culinary roles. A strong healthcare food-service background and safety certifications within 30 days are preferred.