Cook

ISS Facility Services - North America; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS Guckenheimer in Omaha is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team, delivering high-quality dinner service in a fast-paced kitchen. You will follow standardized recipes, apply knowledge of global cuisines, and maintain food safety and sanitation while serving guests with a friendly, professional approach.

As part of a full-time evening shift, you will work closely with a culinary team to ensure consistency, quality, and timely service across all menu items, while adhering to HACCP and safety

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional cooking experience or equivalent culinary education.
• Knowledge of global cuisines and foundational cooking and food preparation techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes and production instructions accurately.
• Ability to support high-volume meal production and maintain quality during busy service periods.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, temperature control, sanitation, and kitchen safety.
• Friendly communication skills and comfort interacting with customers.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work well with a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items for dinner service, supporting high-volume production while maintaining quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Follow standardized recipes, including NetMenu recipes, prep lists, and production sheets to deliver consistent flavor, portions, and results.
• Apply your knowledge of global cuisines, ingredients, and cooking techniques to daily food preparation.
• Coordinate with the culinary team to keep food prepared, replenished, and ready throughout service.
• Interact with guests in a friendly, professional manner and help answer menu questions. Refer allergy or dietary questions to the appropriate culinary leader when needed.
• Follow food handling, sanitation, HACCP, workplace safety, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment, including slicers, mixers, food processors, blenders, and choppers.
• Keep workstations, equipment, and service areas clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Notify management promptly about ingredient shortages, recipe discrepancies, equipment concerns, or food safety issues.
• Support special events, catering, and other kitchen responsibilities as assigned.
• Attend team meetings and accurately record work time and breaks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary skills

Global cuisines

Food safety

Teamwork

Food preparation

Job description

Hourly Wage

ISS Guckenheimer offers full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The hourly pay range for this position is $27.60 per hour.

Work Hours

The work hours for this position are Mon - Fri + Weekends, 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm.

We’re Looking for…

A Cook who enjoys preparing flavorful food, exploring global cuisines, and creating a welcoming experience for guests. Join our Guckenheimer culinary team and help deliver high-quality dinner service in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

In this role, you’ll combine your cooking skills, attention to detail, and customer service skills to prepare consistent, delicious meals while keeping food safety at the center of everything you do.

Why You’ll Like This Job

• Consistent schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 1:00 PM–9:30 PM, with Mondays and Tuesdays off.
• Variety in the kitchen: Put your knowledge of global cuisines to work across a range of recipes and menus.
• Guest interaction: Connect with customers and see the impact of the meals you prepare.
• Teamwork: Work alongside a culinary team focused on quality, service, and safe kitchen practices.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items for dinner service, supporting high-volume production while maintaining quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Follow standardized recipes, including NetMenu recipes, prep lists, and production sheets to deliver consistent flavor, portions, and results.
• Apply your knowledge of global cuisines, ingredients, and cooking techniques to daily food preparation.
• Coordinate with the culinary team to keep food prepared, replenished, and ready throughout service.
• Interact with guests in a friendly, professional manner and help answer menu questions. Refer allergy or dietary questions to the appropriate culinary leader when needed.
• Follow food handling, sanitation, HACCP, workplace safety, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment, including slicers, mixers, food processors, blenders, and choppers.
• Keep workstations, equipment, and service areas clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Notify management promptly about ingredient shortages, recipe discrepancies, equipment concerns, or food safety issues.
• Support special events, catering, and other kitchen responsibilities as assigned.
• Attend team meetings and accurately record work time and breaks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• At least one year of professional cooking experience or equivalent culinary education.
• Knowledge of global cuisines and foundational cooking and food preparation techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes and production instructions accurately.
• Ability to support high-volume meal production and maintain quality during busy service periods.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, temperature control, sanitation, and kitchen safety.
• Friendly communication skills and comfort interacting with customers.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work well with a team.

The Physical Side of the Job

• Stand and work on your feet for extended periods, up to eight hours.
• Reach, bend, stoop, push, and pull while completing kitchen tasks.
• Frequently lift and move items weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Use team lifts, carts, and other assistance when handling heavy loads.
• Work efficiently under time pressure during peak production and service periods.
• Wear required work attire and follow kitchen dress and safety standards.

Bring your culinary skills and passion for great food to Guckenheimer.

HSEQ Compliance

All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.

ISS/Guckenheimer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruiting and hiring process for all applicants. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application, interview, assessment, or hiring process due to a disability or medical condition, you may request an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

Employment with ISS/Guckenheimer may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and, where applicable, a drug and/or alcohol screening, in accordance with applicable laws and Company requirements.

As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.

Employment with ISS/Guckenheimer may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and, where applicable, a drug and/or alcohol screening, in accordance with applicable laws and Company requirements.