Dietary Cook - Impactful Hospital Kitchen

Cherry County Hospital & Clinic; Valentine (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Cherry County Hospital & Clinic in Valentine, Nebraska seeks a dependable Dietary Cook to join the Nutrition Services team. You will prepare meals for patients, staff, and events, while ensuring dietary compliance and a clean, safe kitchen.

This full-time role handles 32-40 hours weekly with two weekend shifts per month, offers starting wage of $17.89 per hour based on experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• ServSafe Certification not required but will need to be obtained
• One year of food service experience preferred
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle for meal delivery to the jail

Responsibilities

• Prepare a full range of food items with minimal supervision, ensuring meals are served on time and at appropriate temperatures
• Follow menus and recipes, adjusting quantities as needed
• Prepare meals in accordance with special dietary requirements
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and temperature standards
• Prepare and deliver jail trays daily
• Properly cool, store, and manage leftovers in consultation with the supervisor
• Maintain temperature logs for dishwashers, refrigerators, and freezers
• Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules for kitchen and dining areas
• Restock kitchen, dining room, and Nutrition Center supplies
• Receive and store grocery orders appropriately
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment
• Assist with special events and functions as needed
• Participate in staff meetings, training programs, and required educational opportunities
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information
• Comply with all hospital policies, procedures, and corporate compliance standards

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Kitchen equipment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

HIPAA compliance

Flexibility

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Cherry County Hospital & Clinic in Valentine, Nebraska seeks a dependable Dietary Cook to join the Nutrition Services team. You will prepare meals for patients, staff, and events, while ensuring dietary compliance and a clean, safe kitchen.

This full-time role handles 32-40 hours weekly with two weekend shifts per month, offers starting wage of $17.89 per hour based on experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.