Associate Cook, Long Term Care (LTC)

sanford; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend shift differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health in Omaha, NE, is seeking a food service helper to assist the cook for patients, residents, cafeteria, vending and special functions. You will help prepare and serve foods for modified diets and maintain hygiene standards.

The role requires ability to read and follow directions, with the potential for on-the-job training. Generous shift differentials apply for night/weekend hours, and benefits vary by status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Assists the cook with production and service for patients/residents, cafeteria, vending and special functions.
• Prepares and assembles food items in a timely manner according to quality standards.
• May carry out floor stocking duties and weigh ingredients.
• May support all central kitchen positions, including salads, room service and grocery handling.

Skills

Food service

Food safety

Food preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $14.50 - $22

Union Position

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. At our Millard Center, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

What's in it for you

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Summary

Assists the cook with production and service for patients/residents, cafeteria, vending and special functions. Demonstrates knowledge of preparation and service of food for modified diets.

Job Description

Utilizes good hand washing and infection control practices in work. Assists cook in storing leftover foods per policy and procedure. Prepares and assembles food items in a timely manner according to quality standards.

May carry out floor stocking duties. May support all of the central positions in the kitchen and weigh ingredients. Demonstrates ability to work independently. May assist in making the salads, minding the register in the cafeteria at lunch, provide room service and help put away groceries. May gather requisitions to go into proper carts and be sent to all locations. Preps veggie and grab-n-go areas such as yogurt, sandwiches, etc.

Preferably, displays experience working in the food industry. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Possesses ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions. Ability to perform basic math. Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred. On-the-job training will be provided.

EEO Statement

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Disability Accommodation

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