Dietary Cook: Patient Meals & Nutrition

MercyOne; Elkader (IA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Elkader Medical Center is seeking a part-time Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals for patients, staff, visitors, and special events.

The role requires cooking and basic nutrition knowledge, ServSafe training preferred, and ability to follow diet orders and sanitation standards. PRN hours vary, with the opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, patient-centered dining program.

Qualifications

• Must have cooking and basic nutrition knowledge.
• Experience with food preparation and serving sizes per diet orders preferred.
• Must be able to follow directions and adjust cooking times.
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently within the department.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high quality, nutritional meals in proper serving sizes.
• Discusses food choices with patients.
• Performs routine cleaning to maintain sanitary standards.
• Supports a customer service approach to meet patient needs and improve quality of care.
• Contributes to efficient department operations as needed.

Skills

Cooking basics

Nutrition basics

Sanitation knowledge

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ServSafe training

Job description

MercyOne Elkader Medical Center is seeking a part-time Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals for patients, staff, visitors, and special events.

The role requires cooking and basic nutrition knowledge, ServSafe training preferred, and ability to follow diet orders and sanitation standards. PRN hours vary, with the opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, patient-centered dining program.