Hospital Dietary Cook

Franklin General Hospital•Hampton, IA

About The Position

Franklin General Hospital is seeking a dependable, positive Dietary Cook to join its Nutrition Services team. The Dietary Cook prepares and serves meals for patients, residents, and guests while supporting therapeutic dietary needs and maintaining food quality and safety standards. This full-time position is in cooperation with a third-party vendor; benefits are provided through the vendor and may include health, dental, and vision insurance, vacation and sick time, and paid holidays. Hours vary based on department needs.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
  • Flexible, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.
  • Positive behavior and strong work ethic.
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous cooking or food service experience.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve entrees, vegetables, soups, cereals, and baked goods.
  • Ensure food is appropriate for therapeutic diets.
  • Follow standardized recipes and portion guidelines.
  • Monitor patient and resident trays for accuracy based on physician orders.
  • Take and record temperatures of hot foods.
  • Receive and check in supplies.
  • Operate the cash register according to policy.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance may be available through the vendor.
  • Vacation and sick time may be available through the vendor.
  • Paid holidays may be available through the vendor.
  • Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
  • Meaningful work serving patients, residents, and guests.
  • Opportunity to be part of the FGH family.
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