Cook - Float

Schedule: Full Time | Float to Vivie Communities

At Vivie, we value our people and offer a competitive pay range of $25/hr. to $30/hr. (hourly non-exempt) based on qualifications, experience, and location. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for growth.

As a Float Cook, you’ll bring versatility and expertise to multiple locations, preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for residents, families, staff, and the community. Your ability to adapt to different kitchen environments, while maintaining exceptional culinary standards will ensure an outstanding dining experience wherever you go.

As a Float Cook, you will:

• Prepare & Serve Meals – Serve meals with flavor, presentation, and nutrition in mind, following dietary guidelines and adapting to each location’s needs. Accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions to ensure all residents receive meals tailored to their needs.
• Support Managers & Teams – Ensuring smooth kitchen operations and model teamwork under the supervision of the Manager of Culinary Services.
• Maintain Food Safety & Sanitation Standards – Including proper handling, storage, and food safety compliance according to MN food-code. Assist and perform all cleaning responsibilities as outlined per community.
• Other Duties as Assigned – Assist with special events, including banquet-style and fine dining meal preparation. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

This job also requires:

• Five years of experience in quantity and scratch cooking.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Culinary degree preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Strong ability to adapt quickly.
• Willingness to travel to Vivie facilities as needed.
• Ability to pass state mandated background check.
• Physical capability to perform all essential job functions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to ensure effective communication with team members, residents, and visitors.

Additional Details:

• Employment Type: Hourly, non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
• Department: Culinary
• Leadership Received: Regional Director of Culinary Services
• Division: Shared Services
• Travel Requirements: Yes
• This role does not include supervisory responsibilities

At Vivie, we follow all federal, state, and local laws that protect against discrimination. Were committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. Discrimination of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, public assistance status, veteran status, familial status, disability, or any other protected characteristic is prohibited.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all team members and applicants. That commitment extends to every part of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, pay, career development, and all other conditions of employment. In addition, Vivie will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, in accordance with state and federal law.