Cook

Cascades Healthcare; Crawford (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional liability insurance

Flexible schedule

On the job training/mentoring

Continuing education

Job summary

Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, Nebraska is hiring a part-time cook to join our skilled nursing team. You will prepare meals for residents according to menus, ensuring appropriate temperature, portioning, and timely service.

We offer on-the-job training, continuing education, and flexible scheduling in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen is required or preferred.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
• High school diploma or equivalent and relevant food safety certs.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes and prepare meals per menu cycle.
• Cook meals in institutional quantities at proper temperatures.
• Adjust quantities to resident needs and serve on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Prepare substitutes to accommodate resident choices
• Assist in inspections and state surveys preparation
• Adhere to infection control policies at all times.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Nutritional meal prep

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers Permit

ServSafe Certification (preferred)

Job description

Ponderosa Villa | Crawford, Nebraska

Part Time

Ponderosa Villa is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand. We proudly serve residents who depend on us for both long-term and short-term care, and we're always interested in connecting with dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence.

If you're looking for a workplace with a supportive team, appreciative residents, and opportunities to grow your career, Ponderosa Villa may be the right fit for you.

What you'll do:

• Follows recipes and prepare meals that correspond to the menu cycle
• Cooks or prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities according to census and diet type, that are served at proper temperatures and at proper times
• Adjusts food quantities according to the needs of residents to prevent over/under production of food
• Serves meals on time
• Keeps a clean and organized work area
• Prepares and maintain a supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident's choice and preferences
• Assists Dietary Manager in preparations for inspections and state surveys
• Follows facility policies and procedures for infection control at all times
• Other duties as necessary and assigned.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly paybased on experience
• Professional liability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• On the job training/mentoring as needed
• Continuing education

What we’re looking for:

• Current Food Handlers Permit
• ServSafe Certification is preferred
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English
• High school diploma or equivalent
• One plus years' experience working in a commercial kitchen
• Experience cooking in a skilled nursing facility a plus

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting objects
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50-100 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility

Why us:

Our Cooks care for a geriatric population that depends on consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care. We value teamwork, respect, and professional development-and we're proud of the supportive environment we've built.

If you're a Cook who takes pride in providing quality care and wants to be part of a supportive, people-first team, we'd love to hear from you.