--- title: Cook Hospital at Trinity Health in Minot, ND description: Trinity Health is hiring for the Cook Hospital role in Minot, ND. Pays $16.88–$23.63 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/cook-hospital-at-trinity-health-01a13dbc-8f3c-7050-8ba6-dc6fa05b8ab6 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Trinity Health as Cook Hospital in Minot, ND. Pays $16.88–$23.63 per hour. Full-time role. Requires 1+ year of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/hgtl7f.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Trinity Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/trinity-health-north-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Minot, ND | | **Salary** | $16.88/hr - $23.63/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 14, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Trinity Health sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 24 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Trinity Health. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $41,000 – $42,000 a year (median $42,000). ## Description **Position Summary:** The Cook works under the supervision of the Director of Nutrition Services and department supervisors to support high-quality meal production for patients, residents, visitors, and staff. This role prepares menu items according to established recipes, therapeutic diet requirements, and food safety standards while maintaining strict adherence to sanitation, food handling, and regulatory guidelines. As part of a collaborative nutrition services team, the Cook contributes to efficient kitchen operations by assisting with inventory monitoring, equipment care, and daily kitchen organization. Strong attention to detail, the ability to work both independently and alongside coworkers, and effective time management are essential in this fast-paced food service environment focused on consistent, reliable service. **Key Responsibilities:** - Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes, production sheets, and therapeutic diet specifications while ensuring consistency, quality, and portion control. - Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols, including proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature monitoring. - Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment safely and effectively, reporting any malfunctions or hazards to supervisory staff. - Assist with inventory rotation, supply stocking, and monitoring food quantities to support accurate ordering and minimize waste. - Coordinate meal preparation timelines to ensure food is ready for service on schedule and assist in resolving any issues that may disrupt workflow. - Support communication and teamwork within the Nutrition Services department, providing guidance or leadership in the absence of supervisors as needed. **Licenses and Certifications Required:** - ServSafe desired, but will offer with employment **Educational Requirements:** - Able to read and write - Able to follow oral and written directions - 18 years of age or older - Ability to do simple math for recipe calculations and modifications **Experience Requirements:** - One year of hospital or previous food service experience is desired, but not required **Special Skills or Training Requirements:** - Ability to recognize errors and make adjustments as needed - Customer Service Skills **Physical Requirements:** This position requires extended periods of standing, walking, lifting, bending, and reaching in a busy kitchen environment. The Cook must be able to lift and carry food items, pots, pans, and supplies—frequently weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Duties involve exposure to heat from ovens and steam, continuous manual dexterity for food preparation tasks, and the ability to remain focused in a fastmoving setting. **Environmental Requirements:** Work occurs in a commercial kitchen environment with exposure to heat, humidity, cold storage areas, cleaning chemicals, and routine noise from equipment and food service operations. The Cook must maintain awareness of safety risks such as hot surfaces, sharp tools, and slippery floors. This role requires consistent adherence to regulatory standards, safe work practices, and departmental policies while functioning effectively during busy meal periods and occasional interruptions. ## Skills - Temperature Monitoring - Stocking - Standardized Recipes - Food Preparation - Teamwork - Meal Preparation - Food Safety Standards - Kitchen Equipment Operation - Sanitation - Kilns - Supervisory Skills - Time Management - Manual Dexterity - Kitchen Management - Infection Control - ServSafe Certification - Food and Beverage Service - Food Safety - Attention to Detail - Leadership - Inventory Management - Inventory Rotation (Fifo) - Communication - Portion Control - Kitchen Operations - Customer Service - Nutrition ## Related - [More jobs at Trinity Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/trinity-health-north-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Hospitality & Food Service jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Food & Beverage jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Cook jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage/cook?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385443 jobs - [North Dakota](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7613 jobs - [Minot, ND](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-dakota/minot?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 479 jobs - [Trinity Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/trinity-health-north-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 153 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385443 jobs - [North Dakota](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7613 jobs - [Minot, ND](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-dakota/minot?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 479 jobs - [Trinity Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/trinity-health-north-dakota?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 153 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)