Dining Cook: Menu-Driven, High-Volume Kitchen Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Individualized Health Insurance plans

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Employee Assistance Prog

AD&D insurance

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Competitive Pay

Omega recognition program

Employee referral program

Nest Egg

U- Budget assistance and retirement_pl

Job summary

Omega Senior Living Llc is seeking a cook responsible for preparing meals from the menu plan and assisting with meal service. The role emphasizes safe, sanitary preparation under supervision, adherence to dietary requirements, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 months of related experience (or equivalent), and knowledge of special diets. Prior commercial-kitchen experience is preferred, with licenses in food handling/sanitation as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination with education.
• Knowledge of special diets is required.
• Prior experience in a commercial kitchen as a line cook preferred.
• Must be able to obtain local or state food handling/sanitation licenses.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under supervision.
• Supports quality food service within Omega Dining standards and prescribed budgets.
• Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods per standardized recipes.
• Fulfills resident special meal requests and dietary requirements.
• Maintains inventory of food and kitchen-related non-food items.
• Follows sanitation, safety, and cleaning procedures and schedules.
• Oversees proper food handling to prevent contamination and reduce costs.
• Maintains cleanliness of food service areas, equipment, and storage areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation & safety

Special diets knowledge

Leadership

Inventory management

Independent decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food handling licenses

Job description

Omega Senior Living Llc is seeking a cook responsible for preparing meals from the menu plan and assisting with meal service. The role emphasizes safe, sanitary preparation under supervision, adherence to dietary requirements, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 months of related experience (or equivalent), and knowledge of special diets. Prior commercial-kitchen experience is preferred, with licenses in food handling/sanitation as