COOK/DIETARY AIDE, Full-time Days

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System • Blair, NE

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Community Hospital and Health System (MCH) is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Cook to join our Dietary Services team. Under the direction of the Dietary Manager, the Cook prepares meals for regular and modified patient diets, staff meals, meals-to-go, and occasional catered events. This position supports a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen environment and plays an active role in the hospital’s overall mission.
At MCH, we are more than just a hospital—we are a community dedicated to healing, nurturing, and promoting wellness.
What you’ll do:
Shift Details: This position offers a consistent daytime schedule (10:00a-6:30p), working five days per week. Weekend shifts are part of a shared rotation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• At least 3 months of food service experience preferred
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and measure ingredients accurately
• Ability to lift and transfer hot food items up to 50 lbs
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to read and comprehend menus, diet orders, and written instructions
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling
• Capable of calculating adjustments for special diets and food quantities

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes and dietary requirements
• Support food service for patients, staff, and catered functions
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas and equipment
• Follow department safety protocols and food safety regulations
• Assist in maintaining standards for state inspections
• Uphold attendance standards and department expectations
• Contribute to performance improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives
• Participate in required safety and training programs

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit package
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance at competitive rates
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided by MCH
• Short and long-term disability coverage provided by MCH
• 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees