COOK​/DIETARY AIDE

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System, 810 N 22nd Street, Blair, Nebraska, United States of America

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Memorial Community Hospital and Health System (MCH) is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Cook to join our Dietary Services team. Under the direction of the Dietary Manager, the Cook prepares meals for regular and modified patient diets, staff meals, meals-to-go, and occasional catered events. This position supports a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen environment and plays an active role in the hospital’s overall mission.

At MCH, we are more than just a hospital—we are a community dedicated to healing, nurturing, and promoting wellness.

• Shift Details: This position offers a consistent daytime schedule (10:00a-6:30p), working five days per week. Weekend shifts are part of a shared rotation.
• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes and dietary requirements
• Support food service for patients, staff, and catered functions
• Maintain clean and sanitized work areas and equipment
• Follow department safety protocols and food safety regulations
• Assist in maintaining standards for state inspections
• Uphold attendance standards and department expectations
• Contribute to performance improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives
• Participate in required safety and training programs

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• At least 3 months of food service experience preferred

• Ability to follow standardized recipes and measure ingredients accurately
• Ability to lift and transfer hot food items up to 50 lbs
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to read and comprehend menus, diet orders, and written instructions
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling
• Capable of calculating adjustments for special diets and food quantities
• Competitive compensation and benefit package
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance at competitive rates
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided by MCH
• Short and long-term disability coverage provided by MCH
• 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Memorial Community Hospital & Health System, 810 N 22nd Street, Blair, Nebraska, United States of America