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Lead Cook
New Horizon Foods, Inc
Location : Eden Prairie, MN, 55344
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $19 - $21 per hour
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Careers
We provide onsite paid training, a competitive pay scale, and advancement possibilities within the company. We are a drug free workplace and a "return to work" employer.
Benefit packages for eligible employees include:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Education and Training
- Short and Long Term Disability
For more opportunities in college and correctional food service with our sister company, Consolidated Management,
click hereNew Horizon Foodsis an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here:http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm
Lead Cook
Location: Eden Prairie
What Makes This Location Special: NO LATE NIGHTS
We are seeking a 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 cooking and kitchen tasks is required for this position.
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
- Work with and train staff
- Work with the Chef Manager and make sure the operation runs smoothly
- Food preparation and proper storage
- 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
- Understanding of basic cooking techniques
- Reliable means of transportation to and from work
- No experience required
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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Freqently Asked Questions
A Lead Cook in Eden Prairie is distinguished by leadership abilities, solid cooking techniques, and efficient kitchen management. They must excel at training team members, handling food prep with precision, and maintaining smooth operations during busy periods, aligning well with New Horizon Foods' standards.
Cooks in Eden Prairie often benefit from schedules without late-night shifts, unlike other MN locations. This allows better work-life balance while still engaging in high-quality meal prep and customer service, making the position ideal for those valuing daytime hours.
Managing diverse client needs and adhering to strict health codes can be challenging. Lead Cooks must ensure food safety, motivate staff, and adapt menus to client preferences, all while keeping service seamless in a contract dining setting like New Horizon Foods.
New Horizon Foods offers advancement opportunities, including onsite paid training and pathways to supervisory roles. Employees showing commitment and skill can progress within the company, benefiting from structured development in a supportive work environment.
Lead Cooks enjoy flexible hours with no late nights, health benefits for full-time roles, and paid time off. These perks help maintain a balanced lifestyle, which is somewhat unique compared to other food service roles in Eden Prairie.
Lead Cooks at New Horizon Foods in Eden Prairie typically earn between $19 and $21 per hour. This competitive pay scale reflects local market rates for experienced kitchen leaders committed to quality food preparation and customer service.
Though no certifications are mandatory, having a food handler's permit or ServSafe certification can boost employability in Eden Prairie kitchens. Such credentials demonstrate knowledge of safety standards, aligning with local health regulations and employer expectations.
The role suits individuals valuing daytime shifts and minimal late hours, matching Eden Prairie’s community focus on family and work-life balance. The flexible scheduling offered allows Lead Cooks to integrate their professional and personal lives effectively.
They seek candidates with a positive attitude, strong customer service skills, and the stamina to work on their feet for long periods. Reliability and the ability to collaborate with chefs and staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations are also essential.
Working as a Lead Cook here develops leadership and technical skills valuable for advancing into executive chef or kitchen manager roles. Exposure to multi-state operations and formal training enhances a resume, opening doors in diverse food service sectors.
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