Cook Our Culinary Department is seeking a Part-Time Cook to join our 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 6:00am -2:30pm 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.