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Catholic Health Initiatives

Plainview, NEJob$15.67–22.14/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$15.67–22.14/hr
Location
Plainview, NE
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring a Cook. As a Cook, you will prepare high-quality, safe, and delicious meals for patients, staff, and visitors, including those with therapeutic diets. You will adhere to state and federal food preparation regulations in a healthcare environment, applying rigorous quality control and safe cooking techniques to ensure consistent food quality.

Key focus areas include Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, Uses required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, and Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.

Successful candidates bring 1 Year Food Service Experience. Important skills include Food Preparation, Therapeutic Diets, Safe Cooking Techniques, Recipe Execution, Quality Control, and Food Safety.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food PreparationTherapeutic DietsSafe Cooking TechniquesRecipe ExecutionQuality ControlFood SafetyCulinary ExcellenceSlicersMixersOvensFryersSteamersStove TopsGrillsFood Allergy ModificationHealthcare Foodservice Industry StandardsFood Temperature MonitoringCross-Contamination AvoidancePersonal HygieneFood LabelingFood StorageEquipment MaintenanceWashing and CleaningSanitation

Qualifications

1 Year Food Service ExperienceHigh School Graduate General StudiesHigh School GED General StudiesCooking ExperienceCombination of Education and Experience

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cook, you will be essential to patient, staff, and visitor well-being by preparing high-quality, safe, and delicious meals, including those for multiple therapeutic diets. You will meticulously adhere to all state and federal food preparation regulations in a healthcare environment.

Every day you will follow safe cooking techniques, execute recipes with precision, and apply rigorous quality control to ensure consistent food quality and adherence.

To be successful in this role, you will possess proven experience in high-volume food preparation, a strong understanding of food safety and therapeutic diets, and a commitment to culinary excellence within a fast-paced setting.

  • Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.

  • Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.

  • Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.

  • Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Job Requirements

Required

  • One (1) year of Food Service Experience

Preferred

  • High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or

  • High School GED General Studies, upon hire and

  • Cooking Experience and

  • Combination of education and experience

Where You'll Work

Since our doors opened in 1968, CHI Health Plainview has been providing patients of Pierce, Antelope and Knox counties in Nebraska with exceptional care and quality outcomes. We are a 15-bed critical access facility with inpatient and outpatient services.

Pay Range

$15.67 - $22.14 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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