Craft nutritious meals and lead a dynamic kitchen team.
Join Our Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC) were more than just a healthcare organization - were a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years weve been providing compassionate high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence innovation and putting people first - both our patients and our employees. Whether youre on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes youll find a culture of collaboration growth and respect. If youre looking for a career where your work truly matters we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.
A Day in the Life of a Cook - Nutritional Services
In this role you will be responsible for the preparation and service of high-quality meals across the medical center ensuring dietary needs and physicians orders are followed meticulously. Your daily routine includes leading and mentoring a team of nutritional service staff focusing on maintaining the highest standards of kitchen sanitation and meal quality. You will tackle challenges such as adapting menu plans to fluctuating resources and needs creatively reducing waste and ensuring all operations run smoothly under stress. Collaboration with a variety of staff members from healthcare professionals to administrative teams is essential. The position demands flexibility and creativity in problem-solving particularly in high-pressure situations.
About the Culinary Services Department
Fresh Meals Served with Care
In Culinary Services at CRMC we provide fresh high-quality meals that fuel healing comfort families and keep healthcare workers energized. Whether preparing nutritious patient-specific meals for hospital room service or serving employees in the cafeteria our team blends hospitality dietary expertise and culinary creativity to meet a variety of dietary needs and preferences. We take pride in making mealtime a bright spot for patients and a welcoming experience for staff.
Ideal Candidate (What will make you a great fit!)
Follows recipes with precision
Comfortable in fast-paced kitchens
Communicates clearly with teammates
Adaptable to changing patient needs
Keeps calm under pressure
Understands food safety basics
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Required
Previous food service experience
Compensation and Benefits
The pay range is listed above. Actual pay rate offered is determined based on experience in this role. Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application. Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health financial security and overall well-being of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance dental insurance and vision insurance health savings accounts life insurance and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans educational assistance and reimbursement an employee assistance program work-life balance support gym membership and other discounts and employee recognition programs.
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