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Line Cook - Part Time - Days

Council Bluffs, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jan 2026

About the role

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Address: 933 E Pierce St. - Council Bluffs, IA

Work Schedule: 6am to 2:30pm OR 10:30am to 8pm as needed with weekend availability required

This is a casual position. Casual employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business. Workdays/hours will often vary from week to week.

The Line Cook is responsible for preparation and/or cooking of food for the cafeteria and Room Service within the hospital.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

1. Prepares assigned work area by conducting pre-service quality checks on temperatures, food quality, and cleanliness of the assembly area to ensure the area is ready for the service of meals.

2. Maintains adequate level of food and supplies for appropriate service by ensuring par levels in food service area are met and maintained.

3. Serves and prepares food for patients, visitors, and staff by following room service order requests and customer requests to ensure accurate and correct meals are delivered to patients and visitors within established timeframes.

4. Follows proper food handling procedures and complies with quality performance standards to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.

5. Operates food service equipment by following manufacturer and department procedures to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment is maintained.

6. Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans by following department policies and procedures to ensure all equipment is clean and sanitized.

7. Stores clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in proper areas by following departmental policies and procedures to ensure a safe, clean, sanitary and organized environment.

Schedule:

6am to 2:30pm OR 10:30am to 8pm as needed with weekend availability required

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

High School diploma or GED required.
Associates Degree preferred, preferably in Culinary.

Experience

Minimum 2 years previous food preparation experience required, preferably in a restaurant, hotel or club environment as a line cook.

OR

Minimum 2 years experience in healthcare or contract cooking.

License/Certifications

Certification in ServSafe Food Protection Manager preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Knowledge of all applicable food codes and regulations, including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) required.
Knowledge of recipes and special diets required.
Skilled in various food production methods required, including baking, frying, grilling/charbroiling, sautéing, and steaming.
Basic math skills required.
Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
Able to read, write, and carry out oral and written instructions with accuracy and efficiency required.