Dietary Cook (Part-Time) — Nutritious Patient Meals

MercyOne Medical Group; Elkader (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Elkader, IA is seeking a part-time Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, tasty meals for patients, staff and visitors. You will discuss food choices with patients and ensure meals meet diet orders while maintaining sanitation standards.

Join MercyOne Elkader Medical Center, a small 25-bed facility, and contribute to patient-centered care with flexible PRN hours and a focus on quality and service.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge and training in cooking and basic nutrition.
• Must have basic cooking and measuring techniques.
• Must be able to understand food preparation, modified diets and sanitation after orientation period.
• Must be able to follow directions/instructions.
• Must be able to adjust cooking time according to the number served.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high quality, nutritional, and taste appealing meals. Serves necessary foods for meals in proper serving sizes according to the diet order.
• Responsible for discussions with patients regarding their food choices.
• Performs routine cleaning duties to ensure the sanitary standards of the department and facility are met on a daily and weekly basis.
• Promotes a customer service philosophy which meets the patient’s needs, exceeds the patient’s expectations and provides for continuous quality improvement.
• Performs various duties as needed to contribute to the efficient operation of the department.

Skills

Cooking

Nutrition knowledge

Sanitation practices

Communication with patients

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

ServSafe certification preferred

Job description

MercyOne Medical Group in Elkader, IA is seeking a part-time Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, tasty meals for patients, staff and visitors. You will discuss food choices with patients and ensure meals meet diet orders while maintaining sanitation standards.

Join MercyOne Elkader Medical Center, a small 25-bed facility, and contribute to patient-centered care with flexible PRN hours and a focus on quality and service.