Cook (1.0 FTE) - Food Service

Hennepin Healthcare is a comprehensive integrated system of care that serves the Minneapolis and greater Hennepin County community with excellence in patient care, education, and research. The system includes the Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), which is nationally recognized as a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, providing critical and acute care services. It operates a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center as well as a network of primary care clinics spread across the North Loop, Whittier, East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in suburban areas including Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare also includes a substantial psychiatric program, home care services, a dedicated research institute, a philanthropic foundation, and emergency medical services (EMS). These components work together to form a robust healthcare system focused on delivering accessible, high-quality, and equitable care to its diverse patient base.

The organization emphasizes equity and inclusion as fundamental to achieving the best possible health outcomes. Hennepin Healthcare actively works to eliminate barriers such as racism, poverty, and issues related to gender identity by fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. It strives to attract candidates with a variety of cultural perspectives to enhance its organization and patient care approach.

The Food Service/Kitchen department within Hennepin Healthcare is currently seeking a dedicated Baker/Cook to join the team. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position with 80 hours per pay period, including day and evening shifts, Monday through Friday as well as weekends. The role is primarily on-site at the Minneapolis Downtown Campus, providing an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to patient and visitor experiences through the preparation and presentation of food. The pay range for this role is competitive, starting at $21.35 and going up to $26.56 per hour, depending on skills, licensure, certifications, education, and experience.

The Baker/Cook will operate under the supervision of a chef and is crucial in preparing meals for patients, staff, visitors, and special functions. Responsibilities include preparing various meal selections such as hot cereal, soups, gravies, meats including roast beef and pork, breads, and an assortment of desserts like pastries, cakes, and cookies. The role requires proficiency in operating kitchen equipment, including ranges, tilting braziers, slicers, choppers, steamers, steam-jacketed kettles, and mixers. The position includes responsibility for maintaining overall kitchen sanitation and ensuring food safety by adhering to standardized recipes and proper food handling methods.

Additionally, the Baker/Cook serves as a backup for other cooks and may prepare special food items tailored to dietary requirements. This position sometimes involves assisting in related facility service operations and training residents or inmates participating in kitchen work programs. Part of the role includes quality checks, food production scheduling, inventory management, and assisting with ordering supplies.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience in a hospital or health setting or equivalent education and experience. Preferred qualifications include completion of high school with additional training in food cooking principles or a culinary degree. This role offers the chance to be part of an organization committed to its employees' professional growth and a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

By joining Hennepin Healthcare as a Baker/Cook, you will contribute to a team that is dedicated to exceptional patient care and operational excellence. You will be working in a dynamic, supportive environment where your efforts directly impact the wellbeing of patients and the community. The organization's commitment to equity, professional development, and comprehensive benefits make it an excellent place to build a rewarding career in healthcare food services.