Dietary Cook – Nourish Patients with Therapeutic Meals

Franklin General Hospital; Hampton (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Franklin General Hospital is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to join our Nutrition Services team. You will prepare and serve meals while supporting dietary needs and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

This full-time role involves preparing entrees, vegetables, soups, and baked goods, and ensuring patient trays meet physician orders. Join a team-focused environment that values accuracy and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Flexible, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Positive behavior and strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve entrees, vegetables, soups, cereals, and baked goods
• Ensure food is appropriate for therapeutic diets
• Follow standardized recipes and portion guidelines
• Monitor patient and resident trays for accuracy based on physician orders
• Take and record temperatures of hot foods
• Receive and check in supplies
• Operate cash register according to policy

Skills

Food safety

Team player

Attention to detail

Dependable

Follow instructions

Job description

Franklin General Hospital is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to join our Nutrition Services team. You will prepare and serve meals while supporting dietary needs and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

This full-time role involves preparing entrees, vegetables, soups, and baked goods, and ensuring patient trays meet physician orders. Join a team-focused environment that values accuracy and a strong work ethic.