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Cook/Dietary Aide - Full-time Days

Cura Health
Watkins, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/3/2026

CURA of Watkins is looking for a caring, dependable, and team-oriented Cook/Dietary Aide to join our dietary team! We are a long-term care campus dedicated to providing quality care and creating a comfortable, welcoming environment for our residents.

Position: Cook/Dietary Aide
  • Full-Time
  • Day Shift
  • Long-term care setting
What You'll Do
  • Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals for our residents
  • Follow menus, recipes, and food safety guidelines
  • Assist with meal preparation, serving, and clean-up
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining areas
  • Help provide friendly, respectful service to residents
  • Work closely with the dietary team and other campus staff
  • Follow special diets and resident-specific meal requirements
  • Dependable and responsible team member
  • Positive attitude and willingness to work with others
  • Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety
  • Previous cooking or dietary experience is helpful, but we are willing to train
  • Most importantly, someone who enjoys serving and caring for others
  • Health Care Plan — Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Paid Time Off — Vacation & Sick
  • Scholarship Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Match
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development

Working in long-term care is about more than preparing meals, it's about making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our dietary team plays an important role in our residents' daily experience, from preparing meals they enjoy to creating positive connections at the dining table.

If you are dependable, compassionate, and enjoy working as part of a team, we'd love to hear from you!

Join the team at CURA of Watkins and help us serve more than meals: serve our residents with care.

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