AM Cook/Aide/Prep

Madison County Health Care System; Winterset (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison County Health Care System in Winterset, IA, is seeking a dedicated cook to produce foods and desserts for patients, the cafeteria, and events. The role emphasizes high quality presentation and safe handling practices across all food items. Responsibilities include dish and equipment care and routine cleaning per schedule.

The full-time, non-exempt position operates 6:00 am to 2:30 pm on weekdays, with weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Effective oral communication in English with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal directions.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Able to remain calm and cheerful in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Produces foods and desserts for patients, cafeteria, events, and contracts.
• Maintains quality and presentation of food products with safe handling practices.
• Cleans dishes and maintains cooking equipment and utensils.
• Performs general cleaning per established schedule.

Skills

English communication

Reading & following directions

Basic computer skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Location 300 W HUTCHINGS ST,WINTERSET, IA, 50273-2104,United States
• Base Pay $15.60 - $23.39 / Hour
• Employee Type FT NON EXEMPT

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Performs duties related to producing foods and desserts for patients, cafeteria, special events, and contractual agreements. Maintains a high degree of quality and presentation of all food products utilizing safe food handling practices. Performs duties related to maintaining dishes and cooking equipment, including but not limited to; scouring pots and pans, loading and running the automated dish machine, and storing clean dishes and utensils. Performs general cleaning duties according to established cleaning schedule.

Full Time: 80 hours per pay period
Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Monday-Friday; Weekends as needed

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Licensure/certification:Completion of required modified diets and sanitation courses.

Previous Work Experience:Previous experience working in food preparation preferred.

Skills:Ability to effectively communicate orally in English with people from diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds. Ability to read and understand/follow written and verbal directions. Basic computer skills required. Ability to remain calm, and cheerful in a potentially fast paced environment.