Senior Cook - FT Varied Shifts - Prairie View Gardens

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Facility: GSS NE Kearney Prairie View Gard

Location: Kearney, NE

Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 32.00

Salary Range: $16.00 - $25.50

Pay Info: $2,000 Sign On Bonus Available!

Purpose-Driven Work, Consistent Schedule, Career Growth, Creative Cooking Opportunities!

Days and Evening shifts Every other Holiday and Weekend Medical, dental, and vision insurance available PTO accrued every two weeks

Job Summary

The assisted living (AL) Senior Cook performs a variety of duties in the production of food that supports patient/resident care. Executes meal service based on prescribed patient/resident diets. 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. Possess ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions. Depending on location, at least one year of previous cooking is required with previous experience working with therapeutic diets preferred. Strong restaurant line cooking to ensure all foods prepared on timely and coordinated with the assembly of patient trays. Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within designated time frame. Must fulfill annual continuing education requirements of the department and facility including departmental meetings, safety education, therapeutic diet training and mandatory in-services.

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.