Find & Apply For Cook Jobs in Graceville, Minnesota

Healthcare Cook Date Posted:

25 September 2026

Closing Date:

October 25, 2026

Recruiter:

Essentia Health Location:

Graceville, Minnesota Salary:

USD33,000

to

USD41,000

Per Hour Job Type & Industry:

Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

2987663323-2 Apply for this job now Job Description Essentia Health is seeking a Cook to join our Food & Beverage Operations team, supporting patient-centered care through safe, nutritious meals. In this on-site role, you will prepare and portion large-volume recipes, follow therapeutic diet orders, and maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards in a healthcare environment. You'll collaborate with clinical and dietary staff to meet patient, visitor, and staff needs while operating kitchen equipment, managing inventory, and supporting a clean, efficient, and compassionate work environment that reflects Essentia's values of collaboration and community focus. Responsibilities Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for patients, staff, and visitors following standardized recipes Follow diet orders and special dietary requirements in collaboration with clinical staff Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and infection-control standards Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment and work areas Accurately portion, label, and store food according to guidelines Assist with inventory, stock rotation, and deliveries Work collaboratively with Food & Beverage Operations team to support timely meal service Provide courteous service and support Essentia Health's patient-centered care culture Required Skills Large-volume cooking Food safety and sanitation Dietary restriction compliance Recipe scaling and preparation Kitchen equipment operation Time management Inventory and stock rotation Plate presentation and portioning Temperature monitoring and logging Team communication