Cook

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

• Nursing home

Schedule

• 10:00am-6:30pm

• Holidays

• Every other weekends

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.