Cook/Dietary Aide (PRN)

Lucas County Health Center; Iowa; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lucas County Health Center in Iowa is seeking a PRN cook to prepare meals for patients, employees, and visitors using established recipes and menus. You will work varied shifts, from 11 AM to 7:30 PM as needed, and operate large-scale cooking equipment.

Collaborating with the Nutritional Services Manager or Dietitian, you’ll adjust menus for modified diets and ensure food needs are met. The role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to follow directions in a hospital

Qualifications

• Institutional cooking/food preparation experience helpful.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and give close attention to detail.
• Modified Dietary Certification, or achievement of same within 90 days of employment.
• Mandatory Abuse Reporter Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Dependable and responsible.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English well.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meals for patients, employees and visitors using established recipes, formulas, and menu cycles.
• Confers with Nutritional Services Manager or Dietitian regarding food needs, modified diets, menu changes, etc.
• Operates commercial and large-scale cooking equipment and appliances.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Follow directions

Attention to detail

Independent work

English proficiency

Education

Modified Dietary Certification

Abuse Reporter Certification

English literacy

Job description

• Varied days from 11 AM – 7:30 PM, as needed

Description:

• Prepares and cooks meals for patients, employees and visitors using established recipes, formulas, and menu cycles
• Confers with Nutritional Services Manager or Dietitian regarding food needs, modified diets, menu changes, etc.
• Operates commercial and large-scale cooking equipment and appliances

Requirements

Educational/Experience:

• Institutional cooking/food preparation experience helpful
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions as given
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and give close attention to detail
• Modified Dietary Certification, or achievement of same within 90 days of employment
• Mandatory Abuse Reporter Certification within 6 months of employment
• Dependable and responsible
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English well

Contact:

This is a PRN position and is eligible for the following benefits:

• IPERS : Retirement program offered through Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System; effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC and employee
• Employee Assistance Program : Provides confidential assistance in dealing with person concerns for employee and immediate family members; available immediately; paid by LCHC