Cook
UnityPoint Health
Summary
Do you enjoy preparing quality meals that make a difference in people's day? Join the Food and Nutrition Services team at Marshalltown Hospital, where you'll help provide nutritious, appealing meals for patients, visitors, and team members in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Job description
Overview
Do you enjoy preparing quality meals that make a difference in people's day? Join the Food and Nutrition Services team at Marshalltown Hospital, where you'll help provide nutritious, appealing meals for patients, visitors, and team members in a collaborative healthcare environment.
As a Cook, you'll prepare a variety of hot food items while maintaining high standards for food quality, safety, and sanitation. If you enjoy working as part of a supportive team, take pride in your work, and are passionate about great food and excellent service, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Prepare a variety of hot food items, including entrées, vegetables, soups, sauces, and other menu selections.
- Ensure meals are prepared accurately, attractively, and ready for timely service.
- Follow standardized recipes and production guidelines to maintain quality and consistency.
- Safely handle, store, and rotate food while following food safety and sanitation standards.
- Monitor and document food and equipment temperatures to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen and production area.
- Assist with inventory, food production planning, portioning, and minimizing food waste.
- Inspect and safely operate kitchen equipment, reporting maintenance concerns as needed.
- Collaborate with team members to provide excellent service and support departmental goals.
Qualifications
Education: High School Education or Equivalent required.
Experience: At least one year of food service experience.
Requirements
- High School Education or Equivalent required
- At least one year of food service experience
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee recognition program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.