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Cook

PrairieCare
St Cloud, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
Responsibilities

As a Culinary Services Team Member at Newport Healthcare, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our clients, families, and guests. Your responsibilities will encompass the preparation and presentation of meals and snacks that align with our standards of culinary excellence, all while fostering a warm and inviting dining atmosphere.

Essential Duties

  • Kitchen Operations:
    • Open and close the kitchen as required, ensuring all operations run smoothly.
    • Maintain a well-organized and efficient kitchen environment.
  • Meal Preparation:
    • Prepare and present breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks daily, ensuring high-quality standards.
    • Create and present food for parent weekends and other special events as directed by the Chef de Cuisine.
  • Menu Execution:
    • Execute menus generated by the Chef de Cuisine, adhering to all recipes and presentation guidelines.
    • Adjust meal preparations based on communicated dietary restrictions and preferences of clients.
  • Nutritional Standards:
    • Provide healthful, nutritious, and organic meals and snacks, as directed, to support the well-being of our clients.
  • Kitchen Cleanliness:
    • Ensure overall kitchen cleanliness, including regular cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, ovens, floors, and dishes after each meal and food preparation.
    • Adhere to state health and hygiene requirements, as well as Newport Healthcare standards.
  • Guest Engagement:
    • Engage positively with parents and other guests, building appropriate rapport with clients to enhance their dining experience and foster positive associations with mealtimes.
  • Team Participation:
    • Participate in baking or cooking groups as directed, contributing to team collaboration and skill development.
Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • One - three years of applicable experience required.
  • State Food Safety Certification preferred.

Join Us

Join our vibrant team at Newport Healthcare, where your passion for helping adolescents and young adults can truly shine! If you’re looking for a rewarding role that combines creativity, compassion, and collaboration, this is the place for you!

Compensation for this role ranges from $18-23 per hour depending on education and experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Benefit Options Include

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Paid time off including sick time
  • Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
  • 401K with company match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly, Ramon Salguero, either via email at ramon.salguero@newporthealthcare.com or by phone at 320-247-7542. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email careers@newporthealthcare.com for assistance.

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About Us

Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Looking for a rewarding career in mental health? At Newport Healthcare, you’ll discover a fulfilling career path and be part of a collaborative team that’s changing lives for the better.

Our network of treatment programs includes residential and outpatient locations nationwide, as well as inpatient hospitalization and clinic services through our PrairieCare division in Minnesota. Every employee at Newport makes an impact in our clients’ healing journeys.

If you're looking to grow professionally in a supportive environment, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our dedicated team. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

Salary : $18 - $23

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