Cook

Jefferson County Health Center; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson County Health Center is seeking a Dietary Service Worker to assist in directing food preparation activities within the Dietary department. You will prepare foods for patient room service trays, non-select meals, and cafeteria meals, covering all positions expected of a Food Service Worker.

The role requires attention to recipes and food safety, reliable attendance, and communication with staff and patients to align on menu items and feedback.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Familiarity with modified diets and/or be able to become Serv-Safe certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food in sufficient quantity and quality, while meeting necessary regulations and following recipes.
• Communicates with patients and JCHC staff to ensure the department is providing the menu items they desire and reports the feedback to the Director and Assistant Manager.
• Attends all required departmental and hospital meetings & in-services.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe and properly functioning department.
• Communicate inventory needs to Assistant Manager and Manager, based on current and future menus.
• Contribute to menu development.
• Assist where needed and as requested or required in the department.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Serv-Safe certification

Job description

Jefferson County Health Center · Dietary

Service Workers

Occasional/PRN , Varies , Varies

Posted 10/19/2026

Assists management in directing all food preparation activities of the Dietary department. Prepare foods for patient room service trays and non-select patient meals. Responsible for the preparation of all foods necessary for cafeteria meals. Will be responsible to work all positions expected of the Food service worker.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Familiarity with modified diets and/or be able to become Serv-Safe certified preferred.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reports to Dietary Manager, Assistant Manager, or Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS:

None

POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Prepares food in sufficient quantity and quality, while meeting necessary regulations and following recipes.
• Communicates with patients and JCHC staff to ensure the department is providing the menu items they desire and reports the feedback to the Director and Assistant Manager.
• Attends all required departmental and hospital meetings & in-services.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe and properly functioning department.
• Communicate inventory needs to Assistant Manager and Manager, based on current and future menus.
• Contribute to menu development.
• Assist where needed and as requested or required in the department.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a well-illuminated, climate-controlled environment
• Some exposure to dietary chemicals.
• Equipment may have sharp edges and have a hot surface.
• Hot food and objects are also possible hazards.
• Possibility exists of exposure to communicable diseases.