Dietary Cook PRN

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description:

Join the Mercy One Family! We are looking to hire a Dietary Cook!

As a Dietary Cook at Mercy One, you will provide nutritious meals for patients as well as meals for employees, visitors and special events. Prepares high quality, nutritional, and taste appealing meals. Serves necessary foods for meals in proper serving sizes according to the diet order. Responsible for discussions with patients regarding their food choices. Performs routine cleaning duties to ensure the sanitary standards of the department and facility are met on a daily and weekly basis.

Promotes a customer service philosophy which meets the patient’s needs, exceeds the patient’s expectations and provides for continuous quality improvement. Performs various duties as needed to contribute to the efficient operation of the department.

Schedule:

PRN - Hours and shifts will vary.

• Serv Safe certification preferred.
• Must have knowledge and training in cooking and basic nutrition.
• Must have basic cooking and measuring techniques.
• Must be able to understand food preparation, modified diets and sanitation after orientation period.
• Must be able to follow directions/instructions.
• Must be able to adjust cooking time according to the number served.
• Must be able to work cooperatively and independently.
• Must be able to set work priorities within schedules.
• Must be able to work in various temperatures.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Ministry/Facility Information:
Mercy One Elkader Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital, which provides a vital lifesaving link to rural communities in Clayton County and surrounding areas through ambulance and emergency services. Mercy One is committed to providing quality, personalized and safe health care close to home. The emergency department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week with board certified physicians and advanced level practitioners who are well-trained to treat emergency needs.

Mercy One Elkader Medical Center is certified as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on Linked In.