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Grill Cook
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Council Bluffs, IA, 51503-3128
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 15.67-22.14 HOUR
Date Posted : 29 December 2025
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.
- 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.
- Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.
- Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
- Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.
Required
- One (1) year of Food Service Experience and
- None, upon hire
Preferred
- High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
- High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
- Cooking Experience and
- Combination of education and experience
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes preparing meals that meet therapeutic diet standards for patients, blending culinary skills with strict healthcare food safety. This role demands precision in recipe execution and adherence to regulations uncommon in standard restaurant grill jobs.
Yes, Grill Cooks at Catholic Health Initiatives can advance by gaining specialized knowledge in therapeutic diets and food safety compliance, potentially moving into supervisory roles or broader culinary positions in healthcare foodservice.
Focus on your experience with high-volume food prep, knowledge of healthcare food safety standards, ability to manage dietary restrictions, and proficiency using kitchen equipment like grills and fryers—all valuable in Council Bluffs' healthcare culinary settings.
Council Bluffs shows steady demand for skilled Grill Cooks, especially in healthcare facilities like Catholic Health Initiatives. While competition exists, candidates with food safety certification and cooking experience tailored to therapeutic diets stand out.
Catholic Health Initiatives is accessible via major routes in Council Bluffs, making daily commutes manageable. Local public transport and parking availability further ease access for Grill Cook staff in this region.
This position uniquely combines culinary expertise with healthcare-specific demands, requiring strict adherence to patient dietary needs and sanitation protocols, setting it apart from more generic healthcare grill cook roles.
Employees benefit from training focused on therapeutic diet preparation, food safety regulations, and equipment handling, ensuring Grill Cooks meet both culinary and healthcare standards effectively.
Grill Cook salaries in Council Bluffs healthcare settings typically range from $12 to $16 per hour, reflecting the specialized skills required for therapeutic meal prep and compliance with stringent food safety standards.
Daily challenges include managing multiple therapeutic diets simultaneously, maintaining food safety under time pressures, and adapting cooking methods to accommodate allergies—all while delivering consistent, high-quality meals.
Certifications such as ServSafe Food Handler or Healthcare Food Safety training improve candidacy by demonstrating commitment to safe food preparation practices tailored to medical environments.