Cook II

UnityPoint Health; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a culinary professional to join their Nutritional Services team in Sioux City. This position involves preparing high-quality meals while adhering to strict sanitation practices and dietary guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background with at least 2 years of experience, a Food Handler Certification, and a commitment to maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in the culinary field.
• Food Handler Certification required.
• Post-secondary culinary arts coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares nutritious and well-balanced meals for clients.
• Adheres to dietary restrictions and individual needs.
• Maintains high standards of sanitation in food production.

Skills

Culinary skills

Sanitation practices

Attention to detail

Education

High School Education or Equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Details

• Area of Interest: Support Services
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Nutritional Services- SLRMC
• Shift: 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Job ID: 183943

Under the supervision of the Executive Chef, this position is responsible for producing high‑quality meals for clients. The role maintains an above‑standard approach to kitchen cleanliness and hygiene, provides a welcoming environment for clients and staff, and assists the Executive Chef in testing and developing specific recipes. Responsibilities include determining the quantities of food necessary for the client population, adjusting recipes as needed, storing perishable foods, minimizing waste, and cleaning and maintaining all kitchen areas including dishwashing.

Benefits

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program
• Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short‑term and long‑term disability; pet insurance for four‑legged family members
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance

Responsibilities

• Prepares nutritious and well‑balanced meals in accordance with the menu plan for all clients
• Adjusts recipes to match client volumes, avoiding excessive leftovers and unnecessary waste
• Adheres to specific dietary restrictions and individual needs
• Checks temperature, taste and appearance of all food before serving
• Stores perishable foods, uses leftover foods appropriately, and avoids unnecessary waste
• Delivers finished foods to service areas and follows established procedures and protocols for planning, plating, presentation and service of food
• Maintains high standards of sanitation in food production and service
• Adheres to policies and procedures for all aspects of food creation, including scheduled maintenance and cleaning of kitchen equipment such as commercial dishwashers, cooktops and ovens, and ensuring dishes and utensils are clean
• Assists in rotating supplies to minimize spoilage and waste; promptly communicates inventory shortages and problems with kitchen equipment and appliances; assists the Executive Chef in managing the return of damaged vendor items
• Follows protocols, procedures and policies necessary to ensure food health and safety; cleans and sanitizes kitchen areas, food storage, dishes, pots, pans and utensils
• Prepares and submits internal and external reports as directed
• Participates in quality assurance programs and seeks continuous improvement of the food program within fiscal and departmental parameters

Qualifications

Education

• High School Education or Equivalent required; post‑secondary culinary arts coursework preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years in the culinary field

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Food Handler Certification
• SERVSAFE (obtained upon hire)

Mandatory Training

• IA / IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in applicable states within 90 days of hire
• IA / IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in applicable states within 90 days of hire