Cook

Thief River Falls, MN

Pennington Health Services (skilled nursing facility) - Thief River Care Center

2001 Eastwood Drive - Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Starting wage $20.76 - $22.68 (depending on experience)

PT 16 Hours Per Week (32 hours per pay period) - flexibility to add more hours

Why Join Our Team?

At Pennington Health Services, your work is never underestimated. We believe that a great dining experience is at the heart of resident care, and we support our staff with:

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Quality Leadership: Supportive management that prioritizes your professional growth.
• Positive Culture: A collaborative, team-oriented environment where every voice matters.

The Role

• Prepare and serve flavorful, nutritious meals to our residents.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure dietary needs and preferences are met.
• Experience: Prior food service experience is preferred, but a commitment to excellence and a service-oriented mindset are essential.

Our Promise to You

Your skills are the backbone of our community. We ensure our employees feel appreciated every day through active support and a culture of mutual respect.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Insurance at NO COST: Your health insurance is covered by us100% free for FT employees! And a $150 employer contribution to the Health Savings Account if enrolled in our group medical plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off: We support your work-life balance with paid leave (PLT/ESST) and 12 recognized holidays.
• Plan for Your Future: Take advantage of our excellent retirement savings plans and up to 5% employer match.
• Career Growth: We invest in your education with scholarships and tuition reimbursement packages.
• Flexibility & Opportunity: We offer flexible schedules, pickup bonuses, and plentiful overtime opportunities to fit your life and financial goals.

MISSION: Expressing Christ's love by providing care that values every human life.

CORE VALUES

Integrity: We adhere to high principles and professional standards.

• Follows policies and procedures and ensures compliance
• Admits and corrects mistakes in a professional manner.

Commitment: We dedicate ourselves to those we serve.

• Follows through with tasks given or undertaken.
• Is committed to healthcare as a vocation.

Respect: We value and treat others with compassion and dignity.

• Keeps a clean environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and observes privacy, respecting and recognizing the dignity of our residents and co-workers.

Excellence: We have the passion to do our best.

• Strives to provide exceptional care in the work performed so those served can experience his/her commitment to excellence.
• Honors the knowledge and experience of co-workers and works together to develop best practices that produce extraordinary results.

Service: We contribute to the well-being of others.

• Focuses on the person, responds to voiced needs, and strives to anticipate future needs.
• Works as a team and helps others meet the needs of those we serve.

Stewardship: We wisely manage all resources God entrusts to us.

• Values what has been entrusted to him/her, making sure to care for others and the environment in which he/she works.
• Is creative and shares best practices, strives for excellence while being prudent in his/her use of resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

1 year:

Work Experience?

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