Cook

Emerald Healthcare; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Eligible

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Emerald Healthcare in Omaha, NE, seeks a Cook to ensure nutritious, tasty meals for residents in a skilled nursing facility. You will work with the dietary team to follow dietary guidelines and adapt to special diets while keeping a clean, safe kitchen environment.

You will collaborate with dietary staff, prepare meals per menus, and help with inventory and record-keeping. The role requires attention to safety, accuracy, and resident-focused service in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and resident needs.
• Follow recipes and dietary guidelines accurately.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Adjust menus for dietary restrictions and resident preferences.
• Assist with inventory and stocking of food supplies.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to plan and review menus.
• Record food temperatures, portions, and dietary modifications as required.
• Participate in ongoing training on safety and best practices.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary certification/degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Cook

Location: Omaha, NE

Department: Kitchen

Reports to: Dietician/Dietary Manager

Position Type: Fulltime/Parttime

Job Summary

As a Cook, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the preparation and delivery of nutritious and delicious meals for our residents. You will work closely with the dietary team to follow dietary guidelines and accommodate special dietary needs, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. Your contributions will enhance the overall well-being and satisfaction of our residents in our skilled nursing facility.

Work Environment

This position operates in a clinical healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to planned menus, dietary guidelines, and individual resident needs, including specialized diets (e.g., low sodium, diabetic, gluten-free).
• Menu Adherence: Follow standardized recipes and portion control procedures to ensure consistency and quality of meals.
• Kitchen Safety: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, including proper handling and storage of food items in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Resident Needs: Adjust recipes and meal plans to accommodate residents’ dietary restrictions and preferences, while ensuring that all nutritional requirements are met.
• Inventory Management: Assist in ordering and stocking food supplies, ensuring that inventory levels are maintained and that all food items are stored properly.
• Collaboration: Work with dietary staff and other healthcare professionals to plan and review menus and to address any resident concerns or changes in dietary needs.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food temperatures, portion sizes, and dietary modifications as required.
• Training: Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to stay current with food safety standards, dietary trends, and best practices in food preparation.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification or degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience as a cook, preferably in a healthcare or institutional setting. Experience with special diets and dietary restrictions is a plus.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move heavy objects, stand for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Communications:Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals and build positive relationships with residents and their families.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and transfer residents as needed, and to perform tasks that require physical stamina and endurance.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines accurately.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with residents and staff.

Benefits

• Benefit Eligible
• Paid Sick Leave