Hennepin County Medical Center
Cook (1.0 FTE; Days, Eves, EOW) - Food Service
Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.
Equal Employment Opportunities:
We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.
SUMMARY Under the supervision of chef, baker/ cook assists in preparation and presentation of food for patients, employees, visitors, and special functions. Assists in the overall sanitation of kitchen equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Checks menu and recipes via standardize recipes
Checks supplies of necessary ingredients
Prepares meal selections such as hot cereal, soups, gravy, roast beef, pork, breads, and desserts, including pastries, cakes, and cookies
Operates kitchen appliances such as range, tilting brazier pan, slicer, chopper, steamer, steam jacketed kettle, mixer
Serves as back-up for other cooks
May prepare special food items in accordance with special diet requirements
May assist in related facilities services operations
Prepares standardized recipes
Performs quality and quantity checks
Uses proper methods in receiving, handling, and storing products
Uses production sheets according to procedures
Avoids waste, assists in cost containment; trains and provides work direction to residents (inmates) in a kitchen work program at a County correctional facility, including such tasks as meal preparation, cleaning cooking/ eating utensils, cleaning floors, and set-up/ serving of food; performs related duties as required
Under the direct supervision of the chef, prepares and portions food for patients, employees, and special functions. Prepares baked goods and desserts for cafeteria and patients
Performs various baking tests for custards, muffins, and danish, and tests new recipes
Schedules daily food preparations as patient and cafeteria menus dictate
Assigned to supervise and assist in the operation of the patient tray line
Assists in checking various perishable and nonperishable food orders
May place weekly food orders for milk, bread, etc.
Responsible for the cleaning and proper use of equipment and reports repairs as needed
Works alternate weekends and may assist in providing work direction to other kitchen employees
Performs work of equal skill and responsibility as directed. May also perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility and may be requested to do work of lesser responsibility when the workload of the department so requires
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience with full dinner cooking responsibility on a moderately large scale (e.g. health/ hospital setting - 300+ beds, business industrial setting - 500 meals)
-OR-
An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Equivalent of four years of high school with completion of on the job training in principles of food cooking
Culinary degree
You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.
Please Note:
Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.
Total Rewards Package
We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.
Department:
Kitchen/Cafeteria
Primary Location:
MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Standard Hours/FTE Status:
FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)
Shift Detail:
Day, Evening, Every Other Weekend
Job Level:
Staff
Employee Status:
Regular
Eligible for Benefits:
Yes
Union/Non Union:
Union
Min:
$21.35
Max:
$26.56
Job Posting:
Dec-22-2025
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Equal Employment Opportunities:
We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.
SUMMARY Under the supervision of chef, baker/ cook assists in preparation and presentation of food for patients, employees, visitors, and special functions. Assists in the overall sanitation of kitchen equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Checks menu and recipes via standardize recipes
Checks supplies of necessary ingredients
Prepares meal selections such as hot cereal, soups, gravy, roast beef, pork, breads, and desserts, including pastries, cakes, and cookies
Operates kitchen appliances such as range, tilting brazier pan, slicer, chopper, steamer, steam jacketed kettle, mixer
Serves as back-up for other cooks
May prepare special food items in accordance with special diet requirements
May assist in related facilities services operations
Prepares standardized recipes
Performs quality and quantity checks
Uses proper methods in receiving, handling, and storing products
Uses production sheets according to procedures
Avoids waste, assists in cost containment; trains and provides work direction to residents (inmates) in a kitchen work program at a County correctional facility, including such tasks as meal preparation, cleaning cooking/ eating utensils, cleaning floors, and set-up/ serving of food; performs related duties as required
Under the direct supervision of the chef, prepares and portions food for patients, employees, and special functions. Prepares baked goods and desserts for cafeteria and patients
Performs various baking tests for custards, muffins, and danish, and tests new recipes
Schedules daily food preparations as patient and cafeteria menus dictate
Assigned to supervise and assist in the operation of the patient tray line
Assists in checking various perishable and nonperishable food orders
May place weekly food orders for milk, bread, etc.
Responsible for the cleaning and proper use of equipment and reports repairs as needed
Works alternate weekends and may assist in providing work direction to other kitchen employees
Performs work of equal skill and responsibility as directed. May also perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility and may be requested to do work of lesser responsibility when the workload of the department so requires
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience with full dinner cooking responsibility on a moderately large scale (e.g. health/ hospital setting - 300+ beds, business industrial setting - 500 meals)
-OR-
An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Equivalent of four years of high school with completion of on the job training in principles of food cooking
Culinary degree
You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.
Please Note:
Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.
Total Rewards Package
We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.
Department:
Kitchen/Cafeteria
Primary Location:
MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Standard Hours/FTE Status:
FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)
Shift Detail:
Day, Evening, Every Other Weekend
Job Level:
Staff
Employee Status:
Regular
Eligible for Benefits:
Yes
Union/Non Union:
Union
Min:
$21.35
Max:
$26.56
Job Posting:
Dec-22-2025
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