Cook/Dietary Aide

Join our culinary team in the Dietary Department! 

We’re hiring full-time and part-time positions to help prepare fresh, flavorful meals for both our hospital and long-term care residents. This isn’t your typical food service role — you’ll work with fresh ingredients, learn to make sauces, bread, and more from scratch, and grow real kitchen skills in a supportive environment. If you’re passionate about great food and making a difference in people’s daily lives, we’d love to have you on our team!

At Cook Hospital & Care Center, we are committed to delivering high-quality care with integrity and compassion. Build your career here and grow with a supportive team that puts people first.

Starting Wage:

• Cook: $17.08/hour + Shift Differentials
• Dietary Aide: $16.24/hour + Shift Differentials

Shift Differentials:

• Afternoon Shift Differential: +$1.00/hour

• Midnight Shift Differential: +$1.75/hour

• Weekend Shift Differential: +$1.10/hour

• Yearly pay increases

Highlights of the Role:

• Full & Part Time positions available
• 8-hour shifts with consistent scheduling
• Work every other weekend

• Supportive and team-oriented work environment

Employee Benefits (for 20+ hours/week):
Eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 90 days of employment:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Extended Illness Bank (EIB)

• Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

• Retirement Plans (including PERA)

• HSA, VEBA & FSA options

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Bereavement Leave

• Free membership to our on-site wellness center

• Earned Sick and Safe Time

Casual employees accrue Earned Sick and Safe Time.

Our Values – ICARE:
Integrity
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Excellence

Guided by our mission and values, we strive to deliver excellent quality care, 24/7.

Cook Hospital & Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Accommodations available for qualified applicants with disabilities. M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

Apply today to join a team that’s redefining rural healthcare.
Start your path to a meaningful healthcare career with Cook Hospital & Care Center.