Food Production Worker/Cook

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking for a Food Production Worker to prepare and serve meals for patients according to prescribed diets, adhering to state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate meal preparation using a variety of menus for patients, staff, and retail operations.
• Assist with patient care by providing food appropriate for each individual diet.
• Clean assigned areas and maintain a clean working environment adhering to state and federal regulations.
• Monitor infection control protocols.
• Accurately prepare food using standardized recipes to minimize food cost waste and spoilage.
• Demonstrate proper use, care, and maintenance of all food preparation equipment (e.g., stoves, fryers, grills, steam ovens, toasters, food processors, grinders).
• Prepare entrees, starches, bakery items, soups, salads, vegetables, and texture-modified food according to menu and projected needs.
• Produce high-quality products by adhering to standardized recipes, methods, and seasoning specifications.
• Ensure food is prepared at specified times.
• Provide services in the cafeteria, representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Measure and mix ingredients according to approved recipes and methods using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, knives, etc.
• Maintain clean equipment and work area; follow schedules for cleaning equipment and notify leadership of equipment operating problems.
• Observe infection control practices at all times.

Requirements

• Practical experience in a healthcare setting is desired; one year of experience is preferred.
• Must be able to calculate and prepare diets accurately from standardized recipes for patients, residents, and staff.
• Maintain excellent working relationships within the department and with internal and external customers.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, and vision of Trinity Health.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is preferred.

Schedule

• Full-time, 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week).
• Varied shifts based on departmental needs.
• Weekend and holiday rotation required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a full benefits package.
• Opportunity for growth throughout the MercyOne Health System.

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 249 licensed beds and employs over 800 staff.