Dietary Aide and Cook

Avera McKennan

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Cresco, IA Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Location:

Cresco, IA

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Join Our Team!

At Regional Health Services, we strive to create a positive, team-oriented work environment for our staff. Our professional team of clinical, administrative, and support staff work each day to better serve and care for our community. If you would like to join us on our mission, apply today!

Position Highlights

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs routine assignments in cafeteria, kitchen, or patient tray line, such as: serves food from counter or steam table; pours beverages, sets out individual servings of salads, appetizers, desserts, etc.; relieves cooks of simpler duties such as opening cans, preparing vegetables, making coffee, etc.; scrapes and racks dishes on dishwashing line; may clean pots, pans, and other utensils; helps put away foods after serving periods and performs other related tasks. This is an entry-level food service position.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be 18 years or older

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Experience in food service preferred.

Must complete: Dietary safety orientation and quiz during orientation; Food Safety course immediately upon hire; Modified Diets course within one month of hire date; and Serv Safe course within 3 months of hire date.

About this role

Summary

Performs routine food service tasks including serving, cleaning, and assisting in kitchen operations.

Job title

Dietary Aide and Cook

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Cresco, IA; no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

follow oral and written instructionsfood safetydietary safety orientationServ Safe

Preferred skills

food service experience

Specializations

food servicekitchencooking
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cresco, IA 52136, USA

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