Culinary Cook

Cook

Our Culinary Department is seeking a Part-Time and Casual Cook to join our team. This role will primarily function as a Cook, with cross-training as a Culinary Aide or Culinary assistant to provide additional hours and team support as needed.

Position Available

Culinary Aide Shifts:

• 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

• 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Cook Shifts:

• 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

• 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.  

Job Summary
The Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving nutritious, high-quality, and visually appealing meals to residents and guests. This role supports resident health and satisfaction by following menus, dietary requirements, food safety standards, and providing excellent customer service in a long-term care setting.

Job Duties

Meal Preparation & Service

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus, recipes, and daily meal census

• Adjust recipes as needed and minimize food waste

• Plate meals attractively, ensuring proper portion control

• Meet scheduled meal times and assist with snack and water passes

Food Safety & Handling

• Follow strict personal hygiene and food safety practices

• Monitor and document food and equipment temperatures

• Properly thaw, store, label, and date food items

• Prevent cross-contamination and cook foods to required internal temperatures

• Comply with Minnesota Food Code and infection control policies

Receiving & Storage

• Receive and inspect food and supplies for quality and quantity

• Store food properly in dry storage, refrigerators, coolers, and freezers

• Record food and supply shortages

Sanitation & Equipment

• Clean and sanitize kitchen, dining areas, and work surfaces

• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report malfunctions

• Dispose of trash and recyclables appropriately

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment

Teamwork & Support

• Work collaboratively with dietary and facility staff

• Assist with training and orientation of new employees

• Communicate resident care needs and changes to the team

• Provide coverage and support to ensure adequate resident care

• Respond appropriately to emergency situations

Our Mission
To provide personalized care through high quality services to our community.

Our Vision
To be the recognized provider and employer of choice in the markets we serve.

Our Core Values

Customer Service

• Our team shows up each day inspired to make an impact on those we serve, within Aicota and our community, by going above and beyond expectations.

Attitude

• Our team leads with empathy, passion, and professionalism.

Respect

• Our team respects the values of others.

Excellence

• Our team believes that through continuous quality improvement, we can aspire to excellence.

Stewardship

• Our team will use our talents and resources wisely, with honesty and integrity.

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid orientation

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Uniform allowance

• Vision insurance

Physical Setting

• Nursing home

Supplemental Schedule

• Extended hours

• Holidays

• Weekends 

Aicota Health Care Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity

This position is a union role, covered by SEIU.