Cook

Job Summary

At Allina Health, our cooks do more than prepare meals—they help patients heal, energize our care teams, and bring comfort to guests during challenging times. Join us in creating nourishing, meaningful moments every day. Because at Allina, we are all together better.

• Location Address: 333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN
• Date Posted:
  September 09, 2026
• Department:  Food Services UTD
• Shift: Permanent Evenings (United States of America)
• Shift Length: 8 hour shift
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Union
  
  Contract:
  
  SEIU-4-United Service Workers-SUH
• Weekend Rotation:
  Every Other
• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour evening shifts Café grill shifts from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM
• Patient tray-line cooking shifts from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend rotation

Responsible for the preparation of all food served to patients, staff and customers. Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.

• Prepares food in a timely, appealing and appetizing manner.
• Prepares food using standardized recipes and proper cooking methods for patients, staff and special functions.
• Adequate quantities of food are prepared based on patient need and cafeteria volumes.
• Understands special diets and consults with dietitian as needed.
• Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.
• Checks temperatures regularly prior to serving food.
• Labels, dates, covers and store food properly.
• Utilizes sanitizing techniques for food, self and equipment.
• May assist in restocking work station.
• May assist in putting away grocery orders.
• May operate cash register.
• May assist with menu development.
• May maintain adequate food stock to meet the menu requirements and patient requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description.

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's or Vocational degree in the culinary field
• 0 to 2 years of food service experience

• Certification for Food Safety and Handling upon hire preferred

Medium Work:
Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range: $22.49 to $29.25 per hour The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization.

Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care…