Cook

CookThe Cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment for residents, families, and team members. This role plays an important part in creating a positive dining experience by following menus, food safety standards, and dietary guidelines. The ideal candidate is dependable, team-oriented, and passionate about serving others through exceptional hospitality.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesPrepare and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, portion guidelines, and dietary requirements.Ensure food is prepared and served in a timely, attractive, and appetizing manner.Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen, food preparation areas, and equipment.Properly store, label, and rotate food items in accordance with food safety regulations.Assist with meal service, tray preparation, and special dietary requests as needed.Monitor food temperatures and complete required documentation.Work collaboratively with culinary team members and other departments to support resident satisfaction.Maintain inventory awareness and communicate supply needs to leadership.QualificationsPrevious cooking or food service experience preferred.Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices preferred.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.Strong communication and teamwork skills.Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds throughout the shift.Must be dependable and able to maintain attendance requirements.Why Join Us?Competitive benefits package including low premiums, short-term disability, long-term disability, HSA contribution matching, 401(k) with company match, and more!Competitive wage scales and tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs of up to $3,000 per year.Financial wellness and freedom through access to your earned wages prior to your pay date!A great culture where we live out our mission "to celebrate life in environments we create by delivering exceptional service and superior value through innovative leadership in personalized care."In 1989, Nye Health Services was founded on the philosophy that people deserve services that recognize individuality and are tailored to their unique needs. Today, Nye Health Services remains family-owned with campuses in Fremont, Lincoln, Louisville, and Norfolk, Nebraska. Nye Health Services is blessed with dedicated and compassionate people who believe in our vision and deliver on our mission every day. Having a great work environment while providing the best quality services so people feel cared for is of the utmost importance to us. We give passionate people a purpose!