Food Service Cook - PRN

EveryStep; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Cook to prepare nutritious meals that meet patient dietary needs. This role involves ensuring food safety, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and collaborating with staff for timely meal service. Ideal candidates will have a compassionate attitude, strong teamwork skills, and be knowledgeable about special diets. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will enhance the quality of care for patients. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in healthcare through food service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Holds current food handler's certification or must be completed within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meals according to dietary needs.
• Ensures food safety standards are met during preparation and service.

Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Basic Communication Skills

Knowledge of Special Diets

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Food Safety Standards

ServSafe Certification

Job description

The Food Service Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals that meet the dietary needs of patients in accordance with healthcare regulations and facility guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meals.
• Ensures food is cooked and served at safe temperatures according to food safety standards.
• Sets up and maintains workstations in a clean, organized, and sanitary manner.
• Monitors and records food storage, refrigeration, and labeling to meet health code standards.
• Reports any signs of illness to Food Service Manager.
• Collaborates with Kavanagh staff to ensure timely meal service.
• Cleans kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas after use.
• Receives and stores food deliveries, rotating stock and checking expiration dates.
• Complies with facility protocols regarding infection control and sanitation.
• Reports any equipment issues or food shortages to the Food Service Manager.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Holds current food handler's certification or must be completed within 6 months of hire (ServSafe or other accredited program)
• Previous experience in food service or healthcare dietary setting strongly preferred
• Knowledge of special diets and modified food textures (e.g., mechanical soft, thickened liquids)
• Strong time management and teamwork skills
• Compassionate and respectful attitude toward employees, patients and families
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Basic keyboarding and computer skills with ability to learn work related software
• Must have a valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation if driving is required
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug screen, 2- step TB test and background check

Working Conditions

• Physical requirements: Medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Environment: Hazards (chemicals, infectious diseases), Atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases)
• Time: Work hours based on patient-driven census model (availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays·

These characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may be required to perform other duties to meet the on-going needs of the organization.

EveryStep is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to perform the work required.