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Cook

State of Minnesota • Saint Peter, MN • 1d ago

Working Title: Cook

Job Class: Cook

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment Department

Job ID : 87397

Location : St. Peter

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 11/14/2025

Closing Date : 11/24/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter AFSCME

Division/Unit : St Peter / Nutrition Services B

Work Shift : Day Shift

Work Hours : Varies

Days of Work : Varies

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $21.41 - $29.22 / hourly

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

Work Area : Nutrition Services - St. Peter

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus up to $2,500.

The Minnesota Direct care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our Nutrition Services Team!

The Forensics Services campus in St. Peter is comprised of the Forensic Mental Health Program and the Forensic Nursing Home. Forensics Services provides mental health evaluation and treatment services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who present a risk to public safety. This is a safe and secure treatment environment.

The Cook is responsible for proper food preparation in order to provide quality meals while following specific diets as necessary. Some of the job duties entail:

Preparing food for regular and therapeutic diets.

Responsible for food and supplies that are delivered to the kitchen and to maintain freshness and quality of products.

Attend educational programs and Nutrition Services department meetings in order to keep current with departmental goals and objectives.

Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area per Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program and State, Federal, and Forensics Services regulations and guidelines.

Perform other food service-related tasks as assigned by supervisor so that all dietary responsibilities are accomplished and as appropriate.

This posting will be used to fill multiple identical open positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of large-scale cooking methods and equipment sufficient to prepare and serve food for a large number of people and adjust recipes to accommodate different numbers of people.

Knowledge of food values and nutrition sufficient to prepare items from standards recipes. (Some facilities required the ability to prepare special medical diets).

Knowledge of health and safety principles involved in food preparation operations sufficient to prepare and serve safe and healthy meals.

Ability to follow oral instructions and read and comprehend written instructions.

Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within Forensic Services nutrition team.

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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