COOK/DIETARY AIDE at Memorial Community Hospital & Health System

Blair, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Meal Preparation, Dietary Requirements, Food Safety, Sanitization, Recipe Following, Basic Math, Physical Stamina, Menu Comprehension, Dietary Adjustments, Kitchen Organization

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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, working five days per week. Weekend shifts are part of a shared rotation. 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 Qualifications: High school diploma or GED preferred At least 3 months of food service experience preferred Skills and Abilities: 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 Perks & 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 Equal Opportunity Employer: Memorial Community Hospital & Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

Prepare meals for patients with regular and modified diets, staff, and catered events according to standardized recipes. Maintain a clean, sanitized, and compliant kitchen environment while following safety protocols and state inspection standards.