Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health you will be a valuable member of our inclusive and nurturing team that values professional growth, offering big benefits like tuition reimbursement and a supportive culture with a world of education and training opportunities.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 25 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center, and Level III NICU. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child!
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition!
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement 
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias. Some of these initiatives include:

• Addressing system racism and inequities through our Safer Work Environment (Safer) initiative
• Use of pronoun badges and preferred names
• Encouraging cultural awareness through education and training

About this position

The cook position performs a variety of food preparation and dietary service duties to provide quality
meals which promote customer satisfaction. Handles food operations per department and regulatory
standards. Follows requirements for nutrition needs of age specific customer populations through
adherence to production components of Diet Office system.

Requirements

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent (i.e. GED) preferred.
• Training in institutional food preparation or completion of culinary technical school or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and skills required.   

Experience

• Previous experience in large-scale food preparation required.
• National Institute for Food Service Industry Certification for food service sanitation preferred. • Exhibits first rate customer service skills.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and following oral and/or written directions in English to perform functions of the job.
• Differentiates between specific cooking and baking methods and able to discern best technique for various menu items.
• Knowledge of quality cooking methods and procedures, including various types of preparation and related routines.
• Familiar with institutional kitchen equipment.
• Has culinary mastery of scratch cooking, knife operation and cooking techniques.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize work load and willingness to follow directions and meet hourly deadlines
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in cooking and baking techniques in producing exemplary products.
• Knows and is able to use culinary substitutions when necessary.
• Ability to calculate recipe expansion and reduction, using appropriate math and measurements
• Exhibits artistic skill in plate presentations, demonstrates quality showmanship cooking and plating in fast-paced, deli/restaurants.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years to operate the dish washer and the compactor.  

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.