Hospital Café Cook: Patient & Staff Service

Waverly Health Center; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Waverly Health Center in Waverly, IA, is seeking a cook for part-time hours (0.80 FTE, 32 weekly). You will support patient meal preparation, café service, and staff meals while following recipes and portion controls to preserve nutrients.

The role requires basic food prep skills, willingness to learn sanitation practices, and ability to use hospital computer systems. A high school diploma is required with healthcare/food service experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous healthcare or food service experience preferred.
• Understanding of basic food preparation techniques.
• Willingness to complete sanitation training.
• Ability to learn and navigate computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for patient menus and café service following recipes and portion guidelines.
• Serve patient trays and support staff meals, ensuring accurate diet orders.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas and equipment.
• Monitor temperatures and sanitation per guidelines.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and stocking items.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and ask for help when needed.
• Record and report issues to supervisor and plant services.

Skills

Food preparation

Healthcare kitchen experience

Sanitation training

Computer literacy

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

Waverly Health Center in Waverly, IA, is seeking a cook for part-time hours (0.80 FTE, 32 weekly). You will support patient meal preparation, café service, and staff meals while following recipes and portion controls to preserve nutrients.

The role requires basic food prep skills, willingness to learn sanitation practices, and ability to use hospital computer systems. A high school diploma is required with healthcare/food service experience preferred.