Cook 

Grundy County Memorial Hospital

As-Needed

Be a part of a growing department providing nourishing meals and caring services for patients and guests, a variety of dining options for GCMH associates. Our team is known for our positive culture, flexibility and unwavering supportive nature. 

Grundy County Memorial Hospital is a growing employer with an emphasis on associate success. Our employees have placed us among one of Iowa’s Top 150 Workplaces for the past nine years, a Cedar Valley Employer of Choice, a National Health Care Industry Top Workplace in 2023 and 2024, and a 2024 National Top Workplace by the USA Today! Taking care of our associates has helped us be a consistent top performer in patient experience, recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals, and is accredited for meeting the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care!

As an affiliate of UnityPoint Health, GCMH offer a strong compensation and benefits package, including day one PTO, free gym membership, paid parental leave and team member discounts to name a few!

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.

We encourage candidates to schedule an extended tour to gain firsthand insight into this role and see if it's the perfect fit for you!

• General food production throughout shift. Prepares, portions, and dishes quality foods according to the menu, production schedule, and recipes.
• Records and communicates diet orders and changes. With on job education, understands modified diets and food allergies and intolerances providing special requests as needed and always works toward patient nutritional well-being and satisfaction.
• Delivers accurate, quality food for patients using exceptional customer service strategies.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation, safety standards, and cleaning schedule.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills, interest in hospitality and customer service.
• Prior hospitality experience recommended but not required. Willingness to be trained and develop skills.  
• Complete food sanitation certification as provided by Grundy County Memorial Hospital.
• Complete modified diet and sanitation study courses as provided by Grundy County Memorial Hospital.
• Willing to work as part of a team maintaining a positive, effective work environment.