Dietary Cook PRN

Trinity Health; Elkader (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Elkader Medical Center in Iowa is seeking a part-time Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals for patients and staff, with meals for employees, visitors and special events. You will follow diet orders and ensure serving accuracy while delivering meals in a timely, compassionate manner.

Work involves sanitation, variety of temperatures, interacting with patients about choices, and contributing to quality improvement.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Knowledge and training in cooking and basic nutrition.
• Basic cooking and measuring techniques.
• Understand food preparation, modified diets and sanitation after orientation period.
• Follow directions/instructions.
• Adjust cooking time according to the number served.
• Work cooperatively and independently.
• Set work priorities within schedules.
• Work in various temperatures.

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 basics

Sanitation practices

Customer service

Following directions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description:

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Dietary Cook!

As a Dietary Cook at MercyOne, you will provide nutritious meals for patients as well as meals for employees, visitors and special events.

• 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 thepatient’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.

Schedule

• PRN - Hours and shifts will vary.

General Requirements

• ServSafe certification preferred.

• 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 tothenumberserved.

• Must be able to work cooperatively and independently.

• Must be able to set work priorities within schedules.

• Must be able to work in various temperatures.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy c ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne Elkader Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital, which provides a vital lifesaving link to rural communities in Clayton County and surrounding areas through ambulance and emergency services. MercyOne is committed to providing quality, personalized and safe health care close to home.
The emergency department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week with board certified physicians and advanced level practitioners who are well-trained to treat emergency needs. MercyOne Elkader Medical Center is certified as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Iowa Department of Public Health.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.