Restaurant Cook - Flexible hours

Become part of our Culinary Services team as a Cook, where your passion for preparing quality meals and creating exceptional dining experiences helps make every day more enjoyable for our residents.
The Cook is responsible for maintaining high standards of quality food preparation, using standardized recipes and portion control, having all food ready at appropriate times, while continually checking and recording food temperatures. The Cook will prepare daily meals following all sanitary and safety requirements, and will suggest menu, recipe and process changes, as well as evaluate quantity of food needed for production.
Experience with food preparation, handling, storage, meal planning, nutrition, and sanitation.
Knowledge of standardized recipes, food production, measurements, and recipe calculations.
Ability to prepare quality meals while following food safety, infection control, and sanitation guidelines.
ServSafe certification and knowledge of state and local regulations a plus.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work positively with management, team members, residents, and families.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Prepares food creatively, enhancing presentation and following portion control, while still meeting temperature guidelines. Follow all federal, state, and local regulations.
Great communication skills to help promote a positive working relationship with management, employees, residents, and resident's family members, while displaying a great deal of patience, tact, and consideration. Listen to questions, complaints, and concerns, and follow up as appropriate.
Assist with production and delivery for special functions such as resident events, funerals, open house, etc.
Clean kitchen equipment, floors, and take out garbage as needed.
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, St. 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.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) a free, confidential program offering resources for mental and emotional well-being, legal services, financial wellness consultations, and more

*Longevity bonuses
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.
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.