Cook

Part-time

UnityPoint Health

Marshalltown, IAPart-timeNo compensation foundTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Marshalltown, IA

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

UnityPoint Health is hiring a Cook. The Cook at Marshalltown Hospital prepares a variety of hot food items while upholding high standards for quality, safety, and sanitation, working within a supportive team to deliver nutritious meals to patients, visitors, and staff in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Key focus areas include 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., and Follow standardized recipes and production guidelines to maintain quality and consistency..

Successful candidates bring High School Education Or Equivalent. Important skills include Food Preparation, Hot Food Cooking, Recipe Following, Sanitation Practices, Temperature Monitoring, and Kitchen Equipment Operation. Preferred (not required): Prepare Hot Food Items, Maintain Food Quality, Food Safety, and Sanitation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Prepare Hot Food ItemsMaintain Food QualityFood SafetySanitationWorking in a Supportive TeamAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceFollow Standardized RecipesFood Production GuidelinesFood HandlingFood StorageFood RotationMonitor Food TemperaturesDocument Food TemperaturesMonitor Equipment TemperaturesDocument Equipment TemperaturesMaintain CleanlinessKitchen OrganizationInventory ManagementFood Production PlanningPortioningMinimize Food WasteOperate Kitchen EquipmentCollaborationFood PreparationHot Food CookingRecipe FollowingSanitation PracticesTemperature MonitoringKitchen Equipment OperationPortion ControlTeam Collaboration

Qualifications

High School Education or EquivalentOne Year Cooking or Food Service ExperienceAbility to Perform at Cook’s Level Within Six Months

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) Match

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Area of Interest: Support Services
FTE/Hours per pay period: .5
Department: Food & Nutrition
Shift: Part-Time | 20 Hours per Week | Rotating Shifts 10:00 AM-2:30 PM or 5:30 AM-2:00 PM based on department needs | Every other weekend 5:30 AM to 2 PM & Rotating Holidays
Job ID: 185227

Overview

Cook

Marshalltown Hospital

Department: Food & Nutrition Services

Shift/Schedule: Part-Time | 20 Hours per Week | Rotating Shifts 10:00 AM-2:30 PM or 5:30 AM-2:00 PM based on department needs | Every other weekend 5:30 AM to 2 PM & Rotating Holidays

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.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:    

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

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 o ne year of cooking or food service experience and the ability to perform at the cook’s level within six months

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