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Lead Cook, Long Term Care (LTC) - FT Varied Shifts

Good Samaritan

Hastings, NEFull-time$17.5–28/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.5–28/hr
Location
Hastings, NE
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Good Samaritan is hiring a Lead Cook, Long Term Care (LTC) - FT Varied Shifts. Good Samaritan seeks a Lead Cook for its long‑term care facility in Hastings, NE, to prepare, cook, season and portion food for residents, staff and visitors while adhering to menu, dietary and HACCP guidelines, maintaining sanitation, labeling and equipment, and providing direction to kitchen staff.

Key focus areas include Prepare, cook, season and portion food for patients, residents, staff and visitors, Adhere to menu, dietary and HACCP guidelines and document steps and temperatures, and Maintain sanitation, labeling, storage of food, equipment and machinery.

Important skills include Food Safety, Sanitation, Cooking, Recipe Reading, Basic Math, and Communication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food SafetySanitationCookingRecipe ReadingBasic MathCommunicationCollaborationMixersSlicersKettlesCombination OvensFood GrindersFood ProcessorsOvensStovetopsInduction BurnersGrillsDeep Fat FryersKnivesDishwashersGarbage DisposalsRefrigeratorsFreezers

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentTwo Years ExperienceLeadership ExperienceServSafe Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full 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.

Facility: Gss Ne Hastings Perkins Pav Location: Hastings, NE Address: 300 S 1st Ave, Hastings, NE 68901, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Rotating Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $17.50 - $28.00

Department Details

Prefer someone with flexibility to work day and evening shifts

requires every other weekend and holiday rotation

Great pay and benefits!

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 [email protected].

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-0270916 Job Function: Facilities and General Services Featured: No

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