Cook

Allina Health•Minneapolis, MN

39d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

At Allina Health, our cooks do more than prepare meals—they help patients heal, energize our care teams, and bring comfort to guests during challenging times. Join us in creating nourishing, meaningful moments every day. Because at Allina, we are all together better. Key Position Details: 0.2 FTE (16 hours per two-week pay period) 4-hour day/evening shifts (4:30pm-8:30pm every Monday as a tray passer bringing food to the patient's room, every other weekend 4:00pm-8:00pm working in the kitchen assembling patient food order onto tray for delivery) Job Description: Responsible for the preparation of all food served to patients, staff and customers. Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED
Associate's or Vocational degree in the culinary field
0 to 2 years of food service experience
Certification for Food Safety and Handling upon hire preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares food in a timely, appealing and appetizing manner.
Prepares food using standardized recipes and proper cooking methods for patients, staff and special functions.
Adequate quantities of food are prepared based on patient need and cafeteria volumes.
Understands special diets and consults with dietitian as needed.
Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.
Checks temperatures regularly prior to serving food.
Labels, dates, covers and store food properly.
Utilizes sanitizing techniques for food, self and equipment.
May assist in restocking work station.
May assist in putting away grocery orders.
May operate cash register.
May assist with menu development.
May maintain adequate food stock to meet the menu requirements and patient requests.
Other duties as assigned.