Lead Cook - FT Days

Good Samaritan; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional for its Beatrice facility. You will prepare and cook meals for patients, staff, and visitors, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

The role requires strong communication and teamwork in a hospital kitchen environment. Responsibilities include supervising cooks, following HACCP guidelines, and maintaining accurate food handling practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience and previous leadership experience preferred.
• Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties in food preparation as assigned.
• Provides daily direction to cooks and other assigned areas to meet standards.
• Prepares, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors, following menu and dietary requirements.
• Adheres to HACCP guidelines to ensure safe food handling and sanitation.

Skills

Food preparation

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Serv Safe certification

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS NE Beatrice Ctr

Location: Beatrice, NE

Address: 401 S 22nd St, Beatrice, NE 68310, USA

Shift: 10 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 30.00

Salary Range: $17.50 - $28.00

Job Summary Performs all duties in food preparation as assigned. Provides daily direction to cooks and other assigned areas ensuring all departmental standards and goals are met. Prepares, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility, preparing and serving food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements. Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation. Performs washing and cleaning duties to insure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas. Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. Prepares and provides the highest quality and safest food possible to patients/residents, co-workers, team members and guests. Works with many internal customers, requiring above average communication as well as excellent team work skills. Displays ability to cook, function and thrive in a dynamic and changing culinary environment. Follows standardized recipes and Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines to prepare, store and use food and food products. Documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes to assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus. Operates equipment such as, but not limited to, mixers, slicers, kettles, combination ovens, food grinders, food processors, ovens, stovetops, induction burners, grills, deep fat fryers, knives, dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators and freezers. Possesses ability to work independently when necessary. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. Exhibits understanding of basic math to appropriately measure alongside displaying proficiency in reading and understanding recipes. Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital.

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Possesses ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions. Ability to perform basic math. Depending upon location applying for, a minimum of two years experience and previous leadership experience preferred. On-the-job training will be provided. Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame.

Benefits Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail]. Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0270225

Job Function: Facilities and General Services

Featured: No