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Allina Health

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Allina Health, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, United States

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Location Address:

4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NWCoon Rapids, MN 55433-2522 Date Posted:

January 05, 2026 Department:

16000784 Food Services Mercy Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length:

8 hour shift Hours Per Week:

32 Union Contract:

SEIU-4-Mercy Service Workers-SMC Weekend Rotation:

Every Other Job Summary

At Allina Health, our cooks do more than prepare meals—they help patients heal, energize our care teams, and bring comfort to guests during challenging times. Join us in creating nourishing, meaningful moments every day. Because at Allina, we are all together better. Key Position Details

0.8 FTE (64 hours every two-week pay period) 8-hour, day / evening shifts Every other weekend rotation Job Description

Responsible for the preparation of all food served to patients, staff and customers. Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety. Principle Responsibilities Prepares food in a timely, appealing and appetizing manner. Prepares food using standardized recipes and proper cooking methods for patients, staff and special functions. Adequate quantities of food are prepared based on patient need and cafeteria volumes. Understands special diets and consults with dietitian as needed. Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety. Checks temperatures regularly prior to serving food. Labels, dates, covers and store food properly. Utilizes sanitizing techniques for food, self and equipment. May assist in restocking work station. May assist in putting away grocery orders. May operate cash register. May assist with menu development. May maintain adequate food stock to meet the menu requirements and patient requests. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED Associate\'s or Vocational degree in the culinary field 0 to 2 years of food service experience Licenses/Certifications

Valid Driver\'s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver\'s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice Certification for Food Safety and Handling upon hire preferred Physical Demands

Medium Work Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently Pay Range

Pay Range: $21.83 to $28.40 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) and engages employees in community involvement and volunteering events. Benefits include: Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

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