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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
Cook Lead CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs - 3.6 Council Bluffs, IA Job Details Full-time $16.42 - $23.19 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Hospital experience Full Job Description Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Cook, you will be essential to patient, staff, and visitor well-being by preparing high-quality, safe, and delicious meals, including those for multiple therapeutic diets. You will meticulously adhere to all state and federal food preparation regulations in a healthcare environment. Every day you will follow safe cooking techniques, execute recipes with precision, and apply rigorous quality control to ensure consistent food quality and adherence. To be successful in this role, you will possess proven experience in high-volume food preparation, a strong understanding of food safety and therapeutic diets, and a commitment to culinary excellence within a fast-paced setting. Champions food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation. Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies. . Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines. Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas. Job Requirements Required Minimum two (2) years of experience in food services or None, upon hire or Preferred one (1) years of hospital experience Associates Other or two (2) years of equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of the Associate's degree. , upon hire Where You'll Work At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging. Pay Range $16.42 - $23.19 /hour