Culinary Cook - PT - The Gardens - Crete, NE

Davita Inc.; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Crete, NE, is seeking a part-time Culinary Cook to prepare high-quality food and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong culinary skills, the ability to work in a team, and relevant experience in food production. This role includes diverse responsibilities such as food preparation, guest service, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness, offering an opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of residents.

Benefits

Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• At least 2 years of experience in quantity food production.
• Prep/Cook Level Food Handler Permit required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to standards and recipes.
• Operates kitchen equipment for food preparation.
• Tastes products and keeps records for planning purposes.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard kitchen equipment

Job description

Culinary Cook - PT - The Gardens - Crete, NE

Location

US-NE-Crete | US-NE-Crete

ID

2025-17292

Type

Part Time

Work Hours

various

Weekend Rotation

e/o

Hours Per Week

24

Shift

Multiple/Varied

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

1. Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Provides personalized service during guest interactions.
5. Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.
6. Assists with unloading, receiving, and stocking food/supply delivers from the food delivery truck.
7. 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