Cook

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,586 - 30,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Omaha seeks an experienced Cook to play a vital role in preparing high-quality meals for patients and visitors. Candidates should have a commitment to food safety, at least one year of food service experience, and strong culinary skills. The Cook will adhere to strict food preparation regulations and work in a fast-paced environment. Pay ranges from $15.67 to $22.14 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of food service experience.
• Ability to modify preparations for food allergies.
• Understanding of food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to dietary requirements.
• Monitor food temperatures during storage and cooking.
• Ensure cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Skills

High-volume food preparation

Food safety regulations

Culinary excellence

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Education

High School Graduate

High School GED

Tools

Kitchen utensils and equipment

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Cook, you will be essential to patient, staff, and visitor well-being by preparing high-quality, safe, and delicious meals, including those for multiple therapeutic diets. You will meticulously adhere to all state and federal food preparation regulations in a healthcare environment. Every day you will follow safe cooking techniques, execute recipes with precision, and apply rigorous quality control to ensure consistent food quality and adherence. To be successful in this role, you will possess proven experience in high-volume food preparation, a strong understanding of food safety and therapeutic diets, and a commitment to culinary excellence within a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
• Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Required

• One (1) year of Food Service Experience and
• None, upon hire

Preferred

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• Cooking Experience and
• Combination of education and experience

Where You'll Work

CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.

Pay Range

$15.67 - $22.14 /hour