Cook

St. Mary's Medical Center

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Brainerd, MN Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted May 30, 2026 Last posted May 30, 2026
Job description

Building Location:

St Josephs Medical Center

Department:

4009820 NUTRITION SERVICES - SJMC

Job Description:

This position provides high quality appealing and nutritious foods to customers through food service through large and small scale cooking, baking and, basic food preparation, general cleaning and stocking of food services areas. Properly uses and cares for institutional food service equipment. Strictly adheres to infection control guidelines during food handling to prevent food contamination. Carefully follows Dietary recipes, guidelines, and departmental policies.

Work Experience:
Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, quantity food cooking experience or experience working in an institutional food services department is preferred.

Education Qualifications:

No educational requirements.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:

0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

day

Shift End Time:

evening

Weekends:

yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

St Josephs SEIU Local 113 (STJSEIU)

Union Posting Deadline:

06/5/2026

Compensation Range:

-

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
About this role

Summary

prepare and serve nutritious foods, follow recipes, clean and maintain food service areas

Job title

Cook

Experience level

preferred experience in kitchen preparation or institutional food services

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

located in brainerd, MN; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

food preparationhygieneequipment handlingteamwork

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

food preparationcookingbakery
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Brainerd, MN 56401, USA

On-site City