Cook - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Continuing education

Direct daily access to earnings

Benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Alma is seeking a hospital food service worker to prepare and serve meals for patients, staff, and visitors in a 53-bed facility. You will follow HACCP guidelines, maintain cleanliness, and ensure quality in appearance, temperature and taste of foods.

Role requires basic math, reading and following directions, and good teamwork. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available and education assistance programs may be offered for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred. On-the-job training provided.
• Serv Safe may be required depending on location.
• Fulfill annual continuing education requirements.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required.
• Valid Driver's License may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, assemble baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors.
• 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.
• Operates equipment such as mixers, slicers, kettles, ovens, and other kitchen tools.
• Communicates effectively with staff and internal customers; works well in a team.
• Follows HACCP guidelines to prepare, store and handle food safely.

Skills

Reading and following directions

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Compensation

Salary Range: $15.50 - $23.50

$2,500.00 SIGN ON BONUS!

Union Position

No

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)

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.

Job Description

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.

EEO/AA Employer

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.