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Lead Cook (Culinary Chef)

Samaritan Bethany
Rochester, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2027

Lead Cook (Culinary Chef Supervisor)

Wage Range: $21.99 - $25.54, we honor based on years of relevant experience

Schedule: FULL TIME 11:00am-7:30pm, includes every other weekend

Job description:

As a Culinary Service Chef at Samaritan Bethany, you will:

  • Prepares meals in accordance with planned menu, and in accordance with sanitary regulations and organization policies and procedures.
  • Prepares food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus and production sheets.
  • Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
  • Responsible to ensure that food is prepared, cooked, or stored under appropriate temperatures and with safe food handling techniques.
  • Prepares food in a form to meet individual needs of the residents.
  • Ensures that food storage areas are clean and properly arranged at all times.
  • Ensures that food and supplies for the next meal are thawed and prepared in advance as needed

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • One year of experience as a cook preferred, especially within a long term care facility or hospital.
  • One year of experience supervising staff, preferably in culinary services.
  • Knowledge of the basic skills, techniques, and fundamentals of food service management, quality food production and therapeutic nutrition.

Benefits:

As a team member at Samaritan Bethany, you will enjoy:

  • Full Time Employees eligible for Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 403(b) with competitive employer match
  • Flex Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Health Care
  • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
  • Career development: Tuition reimbursement offered as well as continuing education through a variety of platforms to provide you confidence and growth in your position.

Special Advantages:

  • Staff appreciation events
  • Dog friendly work environment
  • Meditation room with an electric massage chair
  • Staff food pantry
  • Offer multiple committees to join that suit your interest
  • Staff Wellness Fair
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Casual Fridays

Company Overview:

Come find family, fun, and community in a dynamic career at Samaritan Bethany. We offer a full range of living and care options for seniors while focusing care on the Household Model. This model of care fosters choice, genuine connection, and gives the residents living at Samaritan Bethany the opportunity to direct their own lives. Join a team who values spirituality, a holistic environment, respect and dignity, continuous improvement, education, and fiscal responsibilities. We pride ourselves of providing compassionate resident-centered care that enhances and strengthens the greater community.

Location:
24 8th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901

We are conveniently located in Northwest Rochester, only blocks away from downtown and near a convenience store. Free parking is available in our parking lot.

Contact/application information:
If you are looking for further information on postings, please contact:
Human Resources at 507.424.4034

Pay: $21.99 - $25.54 per hour

Benefits:

  • 403(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Available for every other weekends?

Experience:

  • Culinary: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • ServSafe (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Rochester, MN 55901 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $26

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