Cook - Full Time - 2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Cook

Make a Difference Through Food & Service

Join our team at Little Falls Health Services, where our mission is "Expressing Christ's love by providing care that values every human life." As a Cook, you'll play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of residents through quality meals, teamwork, and meaningful service.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and serve meals that follow planned menus and resident diet needs
• Cook therapeutic diets and process diet changes as needed
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and follow food safety standards
• Assist with food inventory, storage, and preparation
• Provide a positive dining experience for residents, guests, and staff
• Support and collaborate with dietary team members
• Uphold infection control and safety procedures

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a kitchen or food service setting preferred but not required
• Ability to follow recipes and safety procedures
• Strong teamwork and time-management skills
• Compassion, reliability, and respect for residents
• Commitment to our mission and Core Values: Integrity, Commitment, Respect, Excellence, Service, and Stewardship

Why Join Us

• Meaningful work serving older adults
• Supportive team culture and training provided
• Opportunities for career growth within St. Francis Health Services
• Work-life balance with short evening shifts
• Faith-based, mission-driven organization

Did Someone Refer You? Add their name to your application and if hired they referring employee will receive a $1,000 Referral Bonus.

Union Status:

This position is represented by the USW. As a member of a collective bargaining unit, certain aspects of your employment will be governed by the terms and conditions set for in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). You may request a current copy of the CBA from the HR Department.

Benefits and Eligibility:

Employees with an Employee Type of Benefit Eligible>60 hours/PP, that are regularly scheduled 60 hours or more per pay period, are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following or coinciding with 60 days. Benefit premiums for all voluntary deductions are paid by the employee through payroll deductions.

Our benefits package options include:

• A high-deductible health plan (HDHP) through BCBS of MN, with coverage options that include employee only, employee + spouse, employee + child(ren), or family. The cost of employee coverage is paid 100% by the employer. Spouse and/or dependent coverage will result in an additional cost to the employee.
• Enrollment into the HDHP provides employees the opportunity to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) with HealthEquity. The employer contributes $150/month to the HSA, and the employee may choose to voluntarily contribute with pre-tax deductions.
• $20,000 Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefit options provided by Mutual of Omaha include:
• Dental Insurance Base and Buy Up options are available
• Vision Insurance serviced by EyeMed
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance coverage in increments of $10,000 with a guaranteed issue of $200,000. Spouse and child coverage available

Additional Perks:

• Generous Personal Leave Time (PLT)
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan, pre-tax and post-tax deferral options. No eligibility requirements
• 403(b) Employer Match up to 5% of gross wages with qualifying employee contribution once eligibility requirements are met
• 401(a) Employer Retirement Plan 5% of gross wages once eligibility requirements are met.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the following:

• Background check as required by law.
• TB test/health screening as required by law or facility policy
• Verification of current, valid licensure, if applicable
• Completion of pre-employment paperwork through UKG Onboarding
• Completion of I-9 Employment Verification with E-Verify

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Little Falls Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.