Food and Nutrition Services Careers

Working in Food and Nutrition Services at UI Health Care, you are part of a mission you can believe in, a culture where you can grow, and a community where you can thrive.

Working at University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you’re part of something greater, something bigger. You’re making a difference for patients and families while helping lead advances in patient care, education, and research. No matter your experience or skill set, you’ll find the career you enjoy and the support you need to succeed and grow.

Join a team that’s working together to change medicine—and change lives.

Why consider a job with Food and Nutrition Services?

Working in one of the cafeterias across our facilities, delivering meals to patients, catering events, or offering assessments, counseling, and education as a dietitian can be very rewarding. As someone who interacts daily with patients, families, and visitors, you’ll play an important part in their UI Health Care experience while gaining experience and advancing your career.

Available Food and Nutrition Services positions

Job openings in Food and Nutrition Services include food preparation and delivery positions, customer service roles such as cashiers, and clinical dietitians who work in hospital units and clinics as part of interdisciplinary clinical teams.

Some positions, such as registered dietitian, require advanced degrees while others are open to students and high school graduates.

Jobs include:

  • Food Worker I (serving food in cafeteria and delivering meals to patients)
  • Cook I
  • Cashier I
  • Dietitians

Hear from our team

Read how UI Health Care has provided employees opportunities and has changed their lives.

"Everyone’s been so welcoming and supportive. People are kind and willing to teach me and help me grow."
Miranda Finley, cashier
"When preparing to graduate from the University of Iowa Master of Clinical Nutrition program, it became clear pretty quickly that possibly the best and most exciting job opportunity was right here at the UI. As the largest hospital in the area, top- ranked in the state, and a teaching hospital, working as a dietitian at UI provides the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced and skilled dietitians and other multidisciplinary team members. As a student here, I gained valuable experience interning in the many different areas with various patient populations, which opened my eyes to areas I didn't even know I had an interest in. As I've narrowed down those interests, it was important to me to be able to focus on those areas and to really become an expert. Therefore, another reason I chose to work at UI is the chance to specialize in my practice. The management team, who are amazing, worked hard to create a schedule for me to work in both the sports medicine and high-risk obstetrics clinics, allowing me to do just that. Working at UI is also the best of both worlds in that I can work independently as the only dietitian in these clinics, but also have a built-in support system of other dietitians whom I can turn to for help or a second opinion."
Hannah Sorrell, nutritionist
Nutrition Service worker

Join our team

UI Health Care is always looking for dedicated food and nutrition professionals to join our team. Don’t wait—apply today to launch a meaningful career at Iowa’s top health care system.

BROWSE OPEN POSITIONS

Why work at UI Health Care

Working at UI Health Care means you're part of a larger mission to improve health care outcomes for our patients. You’ll see firsthand how your work makes a meaningful difference in the care and well-being of our patients and families.

Benefits and Pay
Competitive pay and benefits, health and wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement are just a few reasons why a job with Food and Nutrition Services is a great investment in you.
A Vibrant Community
Iowa City year after year ranks as one of America’s best places to live. A college-town atmosphere with big-city cultural richness, the Iowa City area has something for everyone.

Ready to apply?

There are many great opportunities to start your food and nutrition career with UI Health Care. Search our jobs below and when you find you find the one that best fits you, apply today!