Cook - Full-Time

Serve More Than Just Meals!

Looking for a rewarding cook job with steady hours and a purpose beyond the plate? Join Glacial Ridge Health System in Glenwood, MN as a full-time Cook. Whether you’re an experienced restaurant cook, kitchen assistant, dietary aide, or someone who simply loves preparing meals, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills and be part of something meaningful.

In this position, you’ll prepare fresh, nutritious meals that support patient healing, energize our hardworking staff, and welcome visitors with a warm plate. We provide all the training you need to succeed—even if you’ve never worked with large-batch recipes before.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare food from menu for patients at each meal service.
• Plan and prepare additional menu items for cafeteria service.
• Consult with manager in regards to menu plans.
• Assemble meal tray for breakfast, lunch, dinner meals.
• Check accuracy of tray before sent to patient.
• Portion and serve foods and beverage on the tray.
• Serve food to hospital guests in common ground café.
• Document temperatures for prepared food and storage areas.
• Prepare food for special functions and baking when needed.
• Adhere to strict sanitation practices.
• Assure night food supplies are adequate.
• Attend in-service education meetings as required.
• Perform cleaning duties according to posted cleaning schedule.
• Assist other cooks/team members as needed.
• Perform other tasks as employer requires.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Weekdays—no late nights
• Every other weekend
• Holiday rotation

What We Offer

• Pay Range $19.51 – $27.50.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and positive work culture.

How to Apply

• Apply Online
• Download, print, and mail completed application or resume to Jenna Janu, HR Manager, 10 Fourth Ave SE, Glenwood, MN 56334

GRHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience preferred.
• Must be ServSafe certified or be willing to obtain certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and communicate effectively.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Decision-making and problem-solving.
• Team building.
• Ability to make simple calculations.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to organize work to meet serving time schedules.
• Ability to learn the restrictions of various diets as stated in dietary manual.