Hospital Dietary Cook: Meaningful Meals, Team Benefits

Franklin General Hospital; Hampton (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Franklin General Hospital is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to join our Nutrition Services team. You will prepare and serve meals while supporting dietary needs and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

This full-time role offers a collaborative, patient-centered work environment and opportunities to contribute to meals for patients, residents, and guests while following standardized recipes and policies.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Flexible, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Positive behavior and strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve entrees, vegetables, soups, cereals, and baked goods.
• Ensure food is appropriate for therapeutic diets.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion guidelines.
• Monitor patient and resident trays for accuracy based on physician orders.
• Take and record temperatures of hot foods.
• Receive and check in supplies.
• Operate cash register according to policy.

Skills

Food service experience

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Positive attitude

Flexible

Cash register

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Franklin General Hospital is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to join our Nutrition Services team. You will prepare and serve meals while supporting dietary needs and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

This full-time role offers a collaborative, patient-centered work environment and opportunities to contribute to meals for patients, residents, and guests while following standardized recipes and policies.