Culinary Head Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Bring your leadership and culinary skills to a team that values quality, teamwork, and resident-centered care. The Culinary Head Cook works alongside the Director of Culinary Operations to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring delicious meals, efficient workflows, and the highest standards of food safety.

Hours:  7:30am-4:00pm; includes every other weekend and every other holiday.

Qualifications: 

• Experience in food preparation, meal planning, food safety, and kitchen operations; long-term care experience preferred.
  
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a culinary or food service setting.
• Knowledge of food safety, infection control, OSHA guidelines, and state and federal long-term care regulations.
• Proficient with computers; experience with IDDSI standards and MealTracker preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities, and provide excellent customer service to residents, families, and team members.
• Current Food Manager Certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead and support the daily operations of the culinary team, ensuring high-quality meal preparation, service, and sanitation.
  
• Supervise, train, mentor, and schedule cooks while promoting safe food handling, IDDSI standards, and quality food presentation.
• Partner with the Director of Culinary Operations on menu planning, special diets, inventory, purchasing, budgeting, and special events.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, temperature monitoring, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance.
• Maintain adequate food, beverage, and supply inventory using proper storage and FIFO practices.
• Monitor resident satisfaction, support continuous quality improvement, and assist with staff education, performance evaluations, and department meetings.
• Cover cook shifts as needed and perform other duties to support efficient culinary operations.

About Country Manor

At Country Manor, we build careers, shape futures, create communities where people thrive, and enrich lives for generations to come. As an award-winning leader in senior care, childcare, home health care, and rehabilitation services, we proudly serve nearly 1,000 individuals each day across our growing campuses in Sartell and St. Joseph, Minnesota.

Country Manor is recognized locally and nationally for excellence in quality care year after year. Recent honors include being a ten-time recipient of  Best Senior Living Facility in Central Minnesota and being named the #1 Top Rated Health Care & Rehabilitation Facility in Minnesota in 2026 , among many other accomplishments. With approximately 600 dedicated employees, we believe a supported, engaged team is the foundation of exceptional care- and everything we do starts there.

Benefits Overview
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• FSA/HSA with employer contribution
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary pre-tax benefits, including Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance, and Hospital Confinement Insurance
• Voluntary after-tax benefits, including Short-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Term Life Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance
• 401(k) program with an employer match of up to 4%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – a free, confidential program offering resources for mental and emotional well-being, legal services, financial wellness consultations, and more

*Please note that some benefits are available only for employees working 60 hours or more per pay period.

A Culture of Appreciation

• Longevity bonuses
• Year-end appreciation gifts and routine wage increases
• Annual Staff Appreciation Week featuring large prizes, a grand celebration, and more
• Consistent recognition efforts throughout the year
• Excellent advancement opportunities across more than 20 unique departments

Discounts That Make a Difference
Country Manor partners with dozens of local Central Minnesota businesses to offer employees a Corporate Perks Program, including discounts on shopping, restaurants, gym memberships, haircuts, and more.
Employees may also receive 15% off tuition through our partnership with Rasmussen University, along with access to thousands of nationwide discounts on attractions, memberships, travel, and more through TicketsAtWork.

Our first correspondence may come via email. Please keep an eye on your inbox for updates.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Country Manor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Country Manor provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.

Country Manor Health Care & Rehab Center

520 1st Street NE

Sartell, MN 56377

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