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Cook Lead

CHI
Council Bluffs, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/11/2026
Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Cook, you will be essential to patient, staff, and visitor well-being by preparing high-quality, safe, and delicious meals, including those for multiple therapeutic diets. You will meticulously adhere to all state and federal food preparation regulations in a healthcare environment.

Every day you will follow safe cooking techniques, execute recipes with precision, and apply rigorous quality control to ensure consistent food quality and adherence.

To be successful in this role, you will possess proven experience in high-volume food preparation, a strong understanding of food safety and therapeutic diets, and a commitment to culinary excellence within a fast-paced setting.

  • Champions food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
  • Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies. .
  • Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines.
  • Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Job RequirementsRequired

  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in food services or
  • None, upon hire or

Preferred

  • one (1) years of hospital experience
  • Associates Other or two (2) years of equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of the Associate’s degree. , upon hire

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Pay Range

$16.42 - $23.19 /hour

Salary : $16 - $23

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