Part-Time Dietary Cook: Nutritious Patient Meals

Trinity Health; Elkader (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MercyOne Elkader Medical Center is seeking a part-time Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals for patients, staff, and visitors, including meals for special events. You will follow diet orders, portion foods accurately, and discuss food choices with patients while maintaining sanitary standards.

Responsibilities include cleaning duties, ensuring quality service, and supporting department operations. A ServSafe certification is preferred, and basic nutrition knowledge plus cooking skills are

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification preferred, not mandatory.
• Knowledge and training in cooking and basic nutrition.
• Understand food preparation, modified diets and sanitation after orientation.
• Follow directions and adjust cooking time as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality, nutritious, and taste appealing meals.
• Serve foods in proper portions according to the diet order.
• Discuss food choices with patients as needed.
• Perform routine cleaning to maintain sanitary standards of the department.
• Promote a customer service philosophy to meet patient needs and quality improvement.
• Contribute to efficient operation of the department.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Cooking knowledge

Nutrition basics

Sanitation practices

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

MercyOne Elkader Medical Center is seeking a part-time Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals for patients, staff, and visitors, including meals for special events. You will follow diet orders, portion foods accurately, and discuss food choices with patients while maintaining sanitary standards.

Responsibilities include cleaning duties, ensuring quality service, and supporting department operations. A ServSafe certification is preferred, and basic nutrition knowledge plus cooking skills are