**Job Description:** The culinary expert in the creative development and production of high quality food products in the Nutrition Service Department. Performs large and small-scale cooking, baking, food preparation and presentation in a visually appealing, sanitary, and timely manner, according to standardized recipes. Plans and coordinates the timely flow of food ingredients from the storerooms, freezers and the pre-preparation area for recipe production. Procures food and supplies. Collaborates with the management staff in achieving goals in the department. Insures proper Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures and documentation are being followed. **Education Qualifications:** Educational Requirement: + Graduate of a 2 year culinary arts program with 1 year work experience or 3 years minimum work experience in a Sous Chef position **Licensure/Certification Qualifications:** Certification/Licensure Required: + Serv Safe Certified within 90 days of hire/transfer into position Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000. **Job Location:** 32nd Avenue Building **Shift Rotation:** Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) **Shift Start/End:** day/evening/day/evening **Hours Per Pay Period:** 80 **Compensation Range:** $20.46 - $30.69 / hour **Union:** **FTE:** 1 **Weekends:** yes **Call Obligations:** **Sign On Bonus:** It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.