Cook - Full Time

Good Samaritan; Alma (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan Alma in Alma, Nebraska seeks a food service cook to prepare, assemble, and portion meals for patients, residents, staff and visitors, following daily menus and dietary requirements.

You will maintain food safety, HACCP guidelines, operate kitchen equipment, and collaborate with a friendly team in a 53-bed skilled facility and separate assisted living unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions. Basic math skills.
• Minimum of six months of applicable food service experience preferred.
• Serv Safe may be required depending on location. BLS may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, cook, season and portion food for patients, residents, staff and visitors in the facility.
• Follow menus and dietary guidelines; maintain sanitation and quality of food.
• Operate kitchen equipment and follow HACCP procedures to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Serv Safe Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS NE Alma

Location: Alma, NE

Address: 719 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 36.00

Salary Range: $15.50 - $23.50

Pay Info: $5,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!

Department Details

At Good Samaritan Alma, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!
Our community is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized long-term care in a welcoming environment where residents can feel comfortable, valued, and at home. We offer a 53-bed skilled nursing facility along with a separate assisted living community, providing a range of care options designed to support each resident’s unique needs while promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life.

What’s In It For You

• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Job Summary

Prepares, assemble baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility, preparing and serving food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements. Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation. Performs washing and cleaning duties to insure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas. Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. Prepares and provides the highest quality and safest food possible to patients/residents, co-workers, team members and guests.

Works with many internal customers, requiring above average communication as well as excellent team work skills.

Displays ability to cook, function and thrive in a dynamic and changing culinary environment. Follows standardized recipes and Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines to prepare, store and use food and food products. Documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes to assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus. Operates equipment such as, but not limited to, mixers, slicers, kettles, combination ovens, food grinders, food processors, ovens, stovetops, induction burners, grills, deep fat fryers, knives, dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators and freezers.

Possesses ability to work independently when necessary. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. Exhibits understanding of basic math to appropriately measure alongside displaying proficiency in reading and understanding recipes. Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Possesses ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions. Ability to perform basic math. Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred. On-the-job training will be provided.

Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame. Additional endorsements to Serv Safe may be required depending upon location. Fulfill annual continuing education requirements of the department and facility including departmental meetings, safety education and mandatory in-services.

Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending upon location requirements.

Depending on location, may be required to drive. Valid Driver's License may be required.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0279705

Job Function: Facilities and General Services

Featured: No