Cook

CommonSpirit Health; Plainview (NE); On-site; USD 21,586 - 30,500; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Cook to prepare meals for patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to food safety regulations. The role requires at least one year of food service experience and offers competitive pay ranging from $15.67 to $22.14 per hour. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of high-volume food preparation and therapeutic diets, alongside a commitment to culinary excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in cooking and food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food following dietary requirements.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Skills

High-volume food preparation

Food safety knowledge

Culinary excellence

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Ovens

Fryers

Steamers

Stove tops

Grills

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.

• 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.

Job Requirements

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

Since our doors opened in 1968, CHI Health Plainview has been providing patients of Pierce, Antelope and Knox counties in Nebraska with exceptional care and quality outcomes. We are a 15-bed critical access facility with inpatient and outpatient services.

Pay Range

$15.67 - $22.14 /hour