Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health, and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

As a part of our team, you will be responsible for the preparation of all food served to patients, staff, and customers. You will use proper cooking, cooling, and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.

Principle 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 stores 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.

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate's or Vocational degree in the culinary field.
• 0 to 2 years of food service experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

• 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.

Physical Demands:

• Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently.
• 0.2 FTE (16 hours per 2-week pay period).
• 8-hour day/evening shifts.
• Every other weekend morning cook (5:30am-1pm).
• Holiday rotation per contract.

• Not-for-profit health system.
• Commitment to whole person care.
• Investment in employee well-being.
• Enrichment of career opportunities.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Education and/or experience to meet required competencies.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Associate's or Vocational degree in the culinary field preferred.
• 0 to 2 years of food service experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire.
• Certification for Food Safety and Handling preferred.