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Skilled Nursing Cook
New Horizon Foods, Inc
Location : Minneapolis, MN, 55415
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $19 per hour
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
Skilled Nursing Cook
Location: Lakehouse Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
What Makes This Location Special- PTO starts day one of employment, Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vison, Career growth opportunities, No late night, On the bus route
Daily Pay Available!
We are seeking a Skilled Nursing cook to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work on their feet for extended periods of time. Experience in skilled nursing cooking and kitchen tasks is required for this position. Must be able to prepare textured diets.
Why Join New Horizon Foods?
When you join our team, you’re not just cooking—you’re caring. You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven company that values teamwork, integrity, and a passion for service. We take pride in serving communities across the country, and we’re looking for cooks who care as much as we do.
New Horizon Foods is a dining contract company that specializes in providing services tailored to the location and client. We have been in operation for over 30 years and are currently in more than 10 states.
Our employees are our greatest asset and reason for our success. Great employees make great experiences.
Benefits:
- Flexible hours
- NO Late Nights!
- Ability to advance in the company
- Health benefits for Full Time employees
- PTO for Full Time employees
Responsibilities:
- Meal preparation that includes textured diets
- Food preparation and proper storage
- Practice and understand safe food handling at all times
- Assist maintaining all health code regulations in kitchen
- Ensure that all food is presented in an attractive and appetizing manner
- Provide excellent customer service to residents and guests
- Assist with cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen and dining areas
- Follow all safety and sanitation procedures
Requirements:
- Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work on feet for extended periods of time
- Ability to follow recipes that include textured diets
- Understanding of basic cooking techniques
- Reliable means of transportation to and from work
- Follow training processes and direction
- Must have good time management skills
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
Freqently Asked Questions
Working as a Skilled Nursing Cook in Minneapolis involves preparing specialized textured diets and adhering to strict health codes, unlike typical restaurant cooking. The focus is on nutrition and safety for nursing home residents, requiring patience, precision, and familiarity with healthcare food standards.
Mastery of textured diet preparation, food safety protocols, and efficient kitchen sanitation are vital. Additionally, strong time management and customer service skills enhance your ability to support resident well-being while managing daily meal production demands.
A day includes prepping meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs, ensuring proper storage, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and engaging with residents to provide a pleasant dining experience. It’s a dynamic role demanding both culinary expertise and empathy.
Minneapolis has a steady demand for Skilled Nursing Cooks due to its sizeable healthcare sector and aging population. While competition exists, candidates with experience in textured diets and healthcare food handling often find favorable hiring prospects.
Certifications like ServSafe Food Handler and knowledge of state health regulations are highly valued. Minnesota also emphasizes training in food safety and sanitation for healthcare-related culinary positions, boosting employability locally.
New Horizon Foods provides benefits like flexible hours, PTO starting day one, no late-night shifts, and career advancement opportunities. They emphasize a supportive culture where cooks contribute meaningfully to resident care through quality dining.
The company fosters a mission-driven environment valuing teamwork and integrity, offering comprehensive training and health benefits. Their presence in multiple states reflects a commitment to employee growth and maintaining high service standards.
In Minneapolis, Skilled Nursing Cooks typically earn between $14 and $18 per hour. Factors influencing pay include experience, shift timings, and certifications, with full-time roles often offering health benefits and paid time off.
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