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MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL
Cook (Full-time): Dietary Department
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What they do
A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$33,565 / year median in Iowa
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is proud to be named a Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register for the tenth year in a row, earning 5th place among mid-sized employers in 2025. We're also honored to receive the #1 Overall Award for Employee Training, recognizing our commitment to staff growth and development, along with the prestigious USA Today Top Workplace award. At MCHC, we put people first
Prepares meat for next day.
Prepares hot food and documents food served is at proper temperature.
Documents freezer and refrigerator temperatures.
Provides excellent service of patient meals.
Labels and dates all food products and left over food.
Determines substitutions when necessary and records on temperature log document.
Locks all doors (night cook), checks heating/cooling units, and checks that all applicable units and lights are shut off.
Assists with general cleaning of the kitchen and cafeteria.
Works cooperatively with other hospital staff to assure patient needs are met.
Knowledge of principles of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point System (HACCP).Assists with special functions such as Hospital Week and Extended Care parties, and all other set monthly functions.
Serves as person in charge when dietary manager is out of the building.
Meet requirements to obtain performance improvement processes.
Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to all OSHA and infection control policies.
Satisfactory completion of on-the-job orientation and competency skills checklist.
May be asked to work in dietary technician role.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Ongoing compliance with MCHC educational and training requirements.
Adheres to the MCHC mission, vision, values, and Standards of Behavior.
Maintains patient and hospital confidentiality.
Promotes and maintains positive relationships with patients, visitors, coworkers, and providers.
Actively participates in department huddles, in-services, meetings, and educational opportunities.
Follows all departmental policies and procedures and adheres to departmental budget.
- our patients, our employees, and our community.
JOB SCHEDULE
Full-time:
40 hours/week, MondayFriday Hours:
10:30 AM- 7:00 PM Includes the following rotations: Every 6th weekendHoliday A shift differential is included with this position and equates to: $1.50/hour from 3:00 PM
- 11:00 PM You must work at least four hours during this timeframe to qualify.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary duties for this position include: Prepares and serves meals for breakfast, lunch, and/or supper.Prepares meat for next day.
Prepares hot food and documents food served is at proper temperature.
Documents freezer and refrigerator temperatures.
Provides excellent service of patient meals.
Labels and dates all food products and left over food.
Determines substitutions when necessary and records on temperature log document.
Locks all doors (night cook), checks heating/cooling units, and checks that all applicable units and lights are shut off.
Assists with general cleaning of the kitchen and cafeteria.
Works cooperatively with other hospital staff to assure patient needs are met.
Knowledge of principles of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point System (HACCP).Assists with special functions such as Hospital Week and Extended Care parties, and all other set monthly functions.
Serves as person in charge when dietary manager is out of the building.
Meet requirements to obtain performance improvement processes.
Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to all OSHA and infection control policies.
Satisfactory completion of on-the-job orientation and competency skills checklist.
May be asked to work in dietary technician role.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Ongoing compliance with MCHC educational and training requirements.
Adheres to the MCHC mission, vision, values, and Standards of Behavior.
Maintains patient and hospital confidentiality.
Promotes and maintains positive relationships with patients, visitors, coworkers, and providers.
Actively participates in department huddles, in-services, meetings, and educational opportunities.
Follows all departmental policies and procedures and adheres to departmental budget.