Culinary Cook - PT - The Gardens - Crete, NE

Tabitha; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare high-quality meals in accordance with strict standards and regulations. The role involves operating various kitchen equipment, ensuring food safety, and providing excellent service during guest interactions. Candidates should have a high school diploma and prior experience in food production.

Benefits

Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

403(b) with employer match

Wellness program

Workforce Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in quantity food production preferred.
• Must have Prep/Cook Level Food Handler Permit.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and lift/push/pull 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food in accordance with federal and state standards.
• Operates kitchen equipment for food preparation.
• Provides personalized service during guest interactions.

Skills

Communication

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food processing equipment

Job description

Overview

TABITHA’S PURPOSE: We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.

Benefits:

• *Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance
• *Life and disability benefits
• *Generous Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with employer match (21+ years old)
• Wellness program
• Health Savings Account
• Workforce Development Opportunities

*eligible if scheduled hours per week requirements are met

Responsibilities

Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided.

Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food products for consumption in all units.

Prepares foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use.

Provides personalized service during guest interactions.

Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.

Assists with unloading, receiving, and stocking food/supply delivers from the food delivery truck.

Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing major kitchen equipment by completing daily and weekly cleaning assignments.

Qualifications

COMMUNICATION: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language including medical terminology related to the job.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to gain access to the work area and then safely perform the duties of the job. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction). Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability of 50 - pounds, demonstrating strength and agility at Tabitha’s discretion.

EQUIPMENT USAGE: Standard and specialized equipment including but not limited to steam jacket, two-compartment electric steamer, Rational Ovens, conventional oven, fan, convection oven, grill, fryer, microwave, warmer, Buffalo food processor, slicer, food chopper, large and small mixers, blender, food processors, refrigerator, freezers, and garbage disposal, computer and food service software.

AGE REQUIREMENT: At least age 18.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience in quantity food production in health care facility or similar competency level preferred.

CREDENTIALS: Prep/Cook Level Food Handler Permit required for Tabitha campuses in Lancaster County.Must meet Tabitha's vaccination requirements.

EEO Disability/Veteran