Cook Lead

Location Address:

1175 Nininger Road
Hastings, MN 55033-1098

Date Posted:

October 21, 2025

Department:

16000783 Food Services RGF UTD

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

24

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-Regina Service Workers-SRM

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

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.

Key Position Details:

• 0.6 FTE (48 hours every two-week pay period)
• 8-hour, day / evening shifts
• Every other weekend rotation

Job Description:

Responsible for the preparation of all food served to patients, staff and customers. Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety. Regularly trains and mentors employees in the department. Collaborates with leadership to meet quality service standards for food production.

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.
  • Records production numbers including leftovers.
  • Monitors and responds to demands for menu items.
  • 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.
  • Complete applicable logs and checklists.
• Assists with directing the activities of staff to ensure patient flow and cafeteria needs are met.
  • Provides orientation to new employees.
  • Provides ongoing education activities for employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of cook experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Vocational degree in culinary or related field
• 0 to 2 years of previous lead or supervisory experience

Licenses/Certifications

• ServSafe Certification preferred

Physical Demands

• Medium Work:
• Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20.43 to $25.75 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

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
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• 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.

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