Cafe Station Cook - Full Time - Rotating

CO125 Nebraska Methodist Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a dedicated Cafeteria Station Production Cook to assist with daily cafe operations and meal preparation for patients, visitors, and staff. You will follow HACCP guidelines and work alongside the Sous Chef to ensure timely service and accurate recipe execution.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 4+ years in food service, and a ServSafe-like mindset.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; associate degree in Culinary preferred.
• Experience: 4+ years in restaurant, hotel, club, or healthcare kitchen.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Line Production Cook with daily cafe operations.
• Prepare food for patients, visitors, and staff per menus and recipes.
• Follow HACCP guidelines to ensure safe food preparation and storage.
• Assemble and plate final meals with attention to presentation and portion control.
• Process cafeteria orders and accommodate special requests.
• Maintain clean, sanitized work areas and proper food handling.
• Read recipes and prepare ingredients; support events as needed.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Food codes

Recipe execution

Food production methods

Baking

Frying

Sautéing

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates in Culinary (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

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 Hospital Address: 8303 Dodge St. - Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM

The Cafeteria Station Production Cook assists the Sous Chef in ensuring café menu cycles are produced in a timely manner. Prepares food for patients, visitors, and staff per daily menus.

Responsibilities

1. Assists the Lead Line Production Cook/Team Leader 2 (at Women’s Hospital) with the daily operations of the Cafe Stations.
2. Prepares food for patients, visitors, and staff per daily menus, Café Stations, and production sheets by following recipes and using appropriate equipment to ensure Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines are met.
3. Prepares Cafeteria orders according to recipes and special customer requests by following department standards and giving customer service.
4. Prepares and supports cafeteria meals by preparing line item meals according to recipe guidelines and menu selections to ensure food is prepared accurately and within a designated timeframe.
5. Assembles final plate presentation with an eye for detail by following Department guidelines to ensure customer satisfaction.
6. Interacts and supports patients, families, hospital staff, and Food Service team with Cafeteria orders and able to interact on a daily basis in a welcoming and professional manner to ensure excellent customer service.
7. Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment by following Department guidelines to ensure a proper environment for food preparation.
8. Prepares ingredients for use per departmental standards as planned in cycle and Room Service menus by reading and understanding recipes and gathering necessary ingredients to ensure minimal interruption to service.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned by management, as in Room Service or with catered events on or off site.

Schedule: 5am - 1:30pm

Job Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D) required. Associates Degree preferred, preferably in Culinary. Some college preferred.

Experience

Minimum 4 years experience in restaurant, hotel or club as a line cook required. OR Minimum 4 years experience in healthcare or contract cooking required.

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 and new station server equipment. Skilled in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook preferred. 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. Able to interact with customers in a warm and inviting manner. Represent Dietary Department with our new look, uniforms and an emphasis on customer service.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity Not necessary for the position (0%): Climbing Crawling Kneeling Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Crouching Keyboarding/typing Sitting Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing Carrying Distinguish colors Fingering/Touching Grasping Lifting Pulling/Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motions Speaking/talking Stooping/bending Twisting Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Hearing Seeing/Visual Standing Walking

Job Hazards Not Related: Biological agents (primary airborne and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF) Explosives (pressurized gas) Electrical Shock/Static Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Rare (1-33%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Frequent (67%-100%): Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Equipment/Machinery/Tools Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

About Methodist

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority.

Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.

At Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the 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. If you join our organization, you will have the opportunity to excel in your field, use the latest technologies, learn from the best and work as a team. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference through The Meaning of Care.