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+ Area of Interest: Support Services

+ Salary Range: 15.87-23.81*

+ Sign On Bonus: $1,500

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

+ Department: Nutritional Services

+ Shift: : Monday-Friday; 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM + every other weekend and rotating holidays.

+ Job ID: 176665

Overview

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm, Mon-Fri + every other weekend and rotating holidays

The Cook plays a key role in preparing fresh, high-quality meals, including entrées, vegetables, soups, cereals, sauces, and fried items. Responsibilities also include proper food handling and storage, maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace, and ensuring all food safety guidelines are followed. The goal is to provide meals that are appealing, nutritious, and safe for every customer.

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 and cook hot food items while supporting the kitchen team to ensure meals are served on time.

+ Follow recipes and safety guidelines to deliver tasty, attractive, and safe meals every shift.

+ Keep food and equipment handled safely, clean, and well-maintained.

+ Record temperatures, monitor quality, and report any concerns to your lead or supervisor.

+ Collaborate with teammates, provide feedback, and contribute to a positive, goal-driven kitchen culture.

+ Prioritize safety, compliance, and a smooth operation in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

Experience:

+ Two years cooking or food service experience and the ability to perform at the cook’s level within six months in this position.

License(s)/Certification(s):

+ Serve Safe Certification is required within 6 months after hire .

+ Valid Driver's License.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.