Healthcare Cook: Therapeutic Diets & High-Volume Kitchen

CommonSpirit Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Hospital Cook to prepare high-quality meals for patients, staff and visitors, while adhering to therapeutic diets and strict food safety standards. You will work in a fast-paced hospital kitchen and ensure consistent quality.

You will handle high-volume production, labeling and storage, and maintain sanitation, temperature controls, and cross-contamination prevention throughout cooking and serving areas.

Qualifications

• One year of Food Service Experience.
• Food Handler Permit: NE, upon hire.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food following menu and dietary requirements using kitchen equipment.
• Maintains food temperatures, avoids cross-contamination, and adheres to hygiene standards.
• Labeling, storage of food and equipment; sanitation in cooking and serving areas.

Skills

High-volume food prep

Food safety

Therapeutic diets

Culinary excellence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Ovens

Fryers

Steamers

Stove tops

Grills

Job description

CommonSpirit Health in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Hospital Cook to prepare high-quality meals for patients, staff and visitors, while adhering to therapeutic diets and strict food safety standards. You will work in a fast-paced hospital kitchen and ensure consistent quality.

You will handle high-volume production, labeling and storage, and maintain sanitation, temperature controls, and cross-contamination prevention throughout cooking and serving areas.