Cook

Allina Health System•Coon Rapids, MN

1d•$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: 0.8 FTE (64 hours every two-week pay period) 8-hour, day / evening shifts Every other weekend rotation

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice
Certification for Food Safety and Handling upon hire preferred
Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently

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

Responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation of all food served to patients, staff and customers.
Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.
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.

Benefits

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them.
That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person.
When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being.
Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey.
This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives.
Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support
Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.