Cook 9am-7pm

Stone Hearth Estates; Gothenburg (NE); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health benefits (if eligible)

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to make a difference inr

Descripción de la vacante

Stone Hearth Estates is seeking a dependable Cook / Dietary Aide to join our Dietary Team. This role supports resident dining, prepares nutritious meals, and maintains kitchen sanitation.

You will work in a fast-paced environment dedicated to seniors in assisted living and memory care settings, delivering a positive dining experience. Shifts run 9:00am–7:00pm on a rotating schedule with every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Formación

• Previous cooking, dietary, or food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling procedures preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Compassion for seniors and residents in assisted living and memory care settings.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare menu items according to recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and proper portioning.
• Maintain adequate food stock levels and assist with inventory.
• Monitor temperatures during food storage, preparation, cooking, and service.
• Follow all sanitation and infection control procedures.
• Properly label and store food items.
• Assist with kitchen cleaning and organization.
• Participate in preventative maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen equipment.
• Assist with prompt and professional meal service.
• Respond appropriately to resident requests and concerns.
• Record meal totals and process meal charges/payments as needed.
• Support resident-centered dining experiences.
• Assist with special meals, events, and food programs.
• Work collaboratively with coworkers and leadership.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Follow up appropriately regarding resident or staff concerns.
• Maintain compliance with all facility policies and procedures.

Conocimientos

Cooking

Dietary Experience

Food Safety

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Herramientas

ServSafe Certification

Descripción del empleo

Stone Hearth Estates is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and team-oriented Cook / Dietary Aide to join our Dietary Team. This position is responsible for preparing high-quality meals, maintaining kitchen sanitation standards, assisting with resident dining services, and creating a positive dining experience for our residents.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with seniors, works well in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in preparing meals that are nutritious, appealing, and safely prepared.

Schedule

• 9:00am-7:00pm
• Rotating schedule
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation applies

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Kitchen Operations

• Prepare menu items according to recipes and dietary guidelines
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and proper portioning
• Maintain adequate food stock levels and assist with inventory
• Monitor temperatures during food storage, preparation, cooking, and service
• Follow all sanitation and infection control procedures
• Properly label and store food items
• Assist with kitchen cleaning and organization
• Participate in preventative maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen equipment

Dining Services

• Assist with prompt and professional meal service
• Respond appropriately to resident requests and concerns
• Record meal totals and process meal charges/payments as needed

Resident Engagement

• Support resident-centered dining experiences
• Assist with special meals, events, and food programs

Teamwork & Leadership

• Work collaboratively with coworkers and leadership
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• Follow up appropriately regarding resident or staff concerns
• Maintain compliance with all facility policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Previous cooking, dietary, or food service experience preferred
• Knowledge of safe food handling procedures preferred
• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Compassion for seniors and residents in assisted living and memory care settings

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds
• Ability to bend, squat, reach, and perform repetitive motions
• Exposure to kitchen heat, cleaning chemicals, and food preparation equipment

Benefits May Include

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off
• Health benefits (if eligible)
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a difference in residents' lives every day