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Healthcare Cook
New Horizon Foods, Inc
Location : Waverly, MN, 55390
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 1 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
Health Care Cook
Location: Waverly, MN
What Makes This Location Special- Every Other weekend off / No Late Nights!
Daily Pay Available!
Our employees are our greatest asset. We are built on customer satisfaction and that starts with our team members.New Horizon Foods has been serving exceptional food and service for over 30 years. We provide an environment where our team members can grow and excel.
If you are looking to join an organization that values their employees, offers advancement opportunities, job satisfaction, and individual development, we have the following opportunity available:
Position Description: CookOur Food Service Worker is responsible for quality food and maintaining a sanitary environment at all times.
This is a high volume position that includes the following responsibilities:
- Cooking/Serving/Cleaning
- Being a team player
- Detail oriented and a desire to excel within the food service industry
- Must be able to follow recipes and instruction
- Must be able to maintain a clean and sanitary environment
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Prior experience a plus, but not required
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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Freqently Asked Questions
Waverly's healthcare sector creates steady openings for cooks skilled at preparing nutritious meals in medical settings. Local facilities value food safety and efficiency, making this region favorable for healthcare cooks seeking stable employment within community-centered organizations.
While not always mandatory, certifications like ServSafe or Minnesota Food Handler permits can boost employability. These credentials demonstrate knowledge of sanitation and safe food preparation, aligning with healthcare kitchens' strict hygiene and dietary standards in the state.
Healthcare Cooks juggle meal prep with maintaining sanitation, following detailed recipes, and collaborating with team members. Their routine also involves cleaning workspaces and ensuring compliance with health codes, all essential for delivering safe, quality nutrition in a clinical environment.
Mastering dietary restrictions, honing time management, and demonstrating reliability are key skills. Adaptability to high-volume settings and teamwork also enhance prospects, positioning healthcare cooks for advancement into supervisory or specialized culinary roles.
New Horizon Foods offers appealing benefits and structured advancement, making it a strong contender in Waverly's job market. Its reputation for employee development often attracts candidates seeking a supportive workplace over more transient local food service roles.
Besides competitive pay, New Horizon Foods emphasizes onsite training and regular schedules, including every other weekend off. Their focus on employee well-being and career progression distinguishes them among healthcare food service employers in the region.
Healthcare cooks in Waverly typically earn between $13 and $17 per hour, reflecting regional cost of living and demand. This range is competitive within Minnesota's healthcare food service sector, balancing entry-level accessibility with fair compensation.
New cooks often adjust to the fast pace and strict sanitation protocols required in healthcare settings. Learning to accommodate diverse dietary needs and working efficiently under pressure are common hurdles that, once overcome, lead to rewarding career growth.
By preparing nutritious, safe meals tailored to medical diets, healthcare cooks directly impact patient recovery and comfort. Their attention to detail and hygiene supports overall health outcomes, making them essential to quality care teams.
While previous experience is advantageous, New Horizon Foods welcomes applicants without it, providing paid onsite training. This approach opens opportunities for motivated individuals aiming to build skills within healthcare culinary services.
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