Dining - Cook AL

Omega Senior Living; McCook (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

AD&D insurance

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Competitive Pay

Omega recognition program

Employee referral program

Nest EggU Budget assistance

Job summary

Omega Senior Living in McCook, Nebraska is seeking a Cook to prepare meals according to the menu plan, assist with service, and keep production and service areas clean.

You will follow standardized recipes, ensure proper portioning, and accommodate resident dietary requests while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to sanitation procedures, and cost-conscious kitchen operations in a care-focused dining program.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school education or its equivalent.
• Experience or training in a food service environment preferred.
• Knowledge of special diets and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals from the menu plan and assist with meal service.
• Maintain sanitation and safety of production and service areas.
• Follow standardized recipes for portioning and serving.
• Fulfill resident special meal requests and dietary requirements.
• Maintain inventory of food and kitchen supplies.
• Adhere to department sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.
• Store and handle dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment properly.
• Oversee proper food handling to reduce waste and costs.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Leadership ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: McCook, NE 69001
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Responsibilities

• Cook: Responsible for the preparation of meals from the menu plan and assist with meal service. Maintains cleanliness of production and service areas.
• Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the supervisor. Supports quality food service in accordance with Omega Dining standards within prescribed budgets.
• Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods according to standardized recipes.
• Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Fulfills resident special meal requests and adheres to dietary requirements.
• Maintains proper inventory of food and kitchen related non-food items.
• Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.
• Follows proper cleaning procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality, and reduce cost.
• Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen, and food storage areas.

Benefits

• Individualized Health Insurance plans to fit your budget and family’s needs.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• COMPANY PAID Life Insurance
• COMPANY PAID Employee Assistance Program
• AD&D insurance
• Advance Pay- Don’t wait for payday, Treat yourself today! You DESERVE it!
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Competitive Pay
• OMEGA recognition program
• Employee referral program
• Nest EggU- Budget assistance and retirement planning

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school education or its equivalent.
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires knowledge of special diets.

Experience

• Obtain and hold any local or state required food handling/supervision/sanitation licenses and/or certifications.
• Prefer prior experience in a commercial kitchen as a line cook.

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of food procedures.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices.