Cook

Cook

Highland Chateau Health + Rehabilitation Center
Location: St. Paul, MN
Status: Part Time PM 11pm-7pm with every other weekend rotation

Position Summary

Highland Chateau Health + Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable and skilled Cook to join our dietary team. This role is responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for our residents while supporting dietary compliance and leading a team of servers during meal service. Long-term care or healthcare food service experience is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for 50+ residents following planned menus, recipes, and portion guidelines.

• Ensure meals meet therapeutic diet requirements and dietary restrictions as ordered.

• Lead, direct, and support dietary servers during meal service.

• Coordinate meal timing and service flow to ensure residents receive meals promptly.

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment in compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Follow proper food handling, storage, and infection control practices.

• Assist with inventory awareness and communicate supply needs to dietary leadership.

• Maintain accurate production records and temperature logs.

• Provide courteous and resident-centered service at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience required; long-term care or healthcare setting experience preferred.

• Ability to cook in large quantities while maintaining quality and consistency.

• Experience supervising or leading staff strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of modified diets (mechanical soft, pureed, diabetic, etc.) a plus.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).

• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Why Work at Highland Chateau?

• Supportive, team-oriented workplace

• Meaningful work serving seniors and residents

• Competitive wages based on experience

• Benefits package may include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and retirement options

• Stable and respected long-term care organization

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