Nutrition Services Worker/ Cook

Lakeshealth; Spirit Lake (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake, IA, is seeking a Food Service Worker/Cook to support dietary services for patients, guests, and staff. You will participate in a creative team environment, delivering high-quality meals while following sanitary guidelines and safety procedures.

The role involves food production, dessert and beverage prep, tray setup, room service, and related sanitation tasks. A high school diploma and 1–2 years of dietary experience are preferred, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One to two years of dietary experience, hospital/nursing environment preferred.
• Additional courses in food preparation, sanitation and therapeutic diets desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality food, desserts, and beverages.
• Use sanitary food preparation techniques and maintain clean work areas.
• Set up and complete food service, including tray line, room service, and related record keeping.

Skills

Sanitation & food safety

Food service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Spirit Lake, IA. Worker Type: Regular. Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America). Be a part of Lakes Regional Healthcare! A multi-disciplinary team built on Compassion, Hospitality, and Stewardship, and the mission of improving the health and well-being of people in the Iowa Great Lakes region.

Position Highlights

Join the team at Lakes Regional Healthcare! Award Winning Health Care: We take our work seriously and are proud to be in the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by iVantage Health Analytics and Chartis Center for Rural Health since 2019, in the Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association, to earn the Outstanding Patient Experience Award 2022 by Healthgrades, and the list goes on. Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice our mission & values in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.

Lake Regional Healthcare is currently seeking Food Service Workers to deliver the best possible service in LRH’s patient-focused setting.

SUMMARY

Food Service Worker/Cook to be part of a creative working environment in providing dietary services to patients, guests, and staff. Performs a variety of duties related to food production including preparation and serving of high-quality food, desserts and beverages using sanitary and safe food preparation techniques. Setting-up and completing food service, record keeping, sanitation, ware washing and tray line and room service duties.

EDUCATION & or EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent. Additional courses in food preparation, sanitation and therapeutic diets desired but not required. One to two years of dietary experience, food preparation experience in a hospital, nursing home or school environment preferred.

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.