Cook
Our Culinary Department is seeking a Part-Time Cook to join our Assisted Living team at Vitality Living of Aitkin.
Job Summary
The Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving nutritious, high-quality, and visually appealing meals to residents and guests. This role supports resident health and satisfaction by following menus, dietary requirements, food safety standards, and providing excellent customer service in a long-term care setting.
Job Duties
Meal Preparation & Service
Prepare and cook meals according to menus, recipes, and daily meal census
Adjust recipes as needed and minimize food waste
Plate meals attractively, ensuring proper portion control
Meet scheduled meal times and assist with snack and water passes
Food Safety & Handling
Follow strict personal hygiene and food safety practices
Monitor and document food and equipment temperatures
Properly thaw, store, label, and date food items
Prevent cross-contamination and cook foods to required internal temperatures
Comply with Minnesota Food Code and infection control policies
Receiving & Storage
Receive and inspect food and supplies for quality and quantity
Store food properly in dry storage, refrigerators, coolers, and freezers
Record food and supply shortages
Sanitation & Equipment
Clean and sanitize kitchen, dining areas, and work surfaces
Operate kitchen equipment safely and report malfunctions
Dispose of trash and recyclables appropriately
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
Teamwork & Support
Work collaboratively with dietary and facility staff
Assist with training and orientation of new employees
Communicate resident care needs and changes to the team
Provide coverage and support to ensure adequate resident care
Respond appropriately to emergency situations
Our Mission
Empowering those we touch to live and develop
Our Core Values
Execute • Drive • Openness to Experience • Loyalty
Execute
- GSD – Get Stuff Done
- Learns from mistakes and applies lessons
- Identifies and resolves problems
- Delivers on commitments
Drive
- Ambitious and eager to learn and grow
- Passionate about the work, service, and quality we provide
Openness to Experience
- Innovative and seeks efficiencies
- Embraces and adapts to change
- Always moving forward
- Makes a positive difference in the lives of team members and patients
- Celebrates diversity and individuality
Loyalty
- Supports and uplifts the team
- Remains committed through challenges
- Works for the improvement of the whole
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid orientation
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance
Physical Setting
Schedule
Vitality is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
This position is a union role, covered by SEIU.
