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MercyOne
Waterloo, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/7/2027
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating Shift

Description:At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:
• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.
MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Cook!

As a Cook at MercyOne, you will prepare high quality, safe foods for staff, visitors, patients, customers and physicians.  Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of MercyOne.

  • Prepares food according to guidelines.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.

  • Operates, cleans and sanitizes equipment.

  • Supplies high quality and attractive food

  • Assists supervisor in ordering JIT foods/supplies.

Schedule:

  • Full-time, 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week)

  • Varied shifts based on departmental needs

  • Weekend and holiday rotation required

General Requirements:

  • Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians while performing their job duties

  • Minimum of 1 year food service experience or a combination of formal education and experience beyond high school.

  • Intermediate language, intermediate math, intermediate reasoning ability. 

  • Ability to maintain a professional positive image and to work effectively with the public.

  • Ability to maintain a fast pace of work.

Education:

  • High School diploma preferred but not required.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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