Associate Cook, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Omaha, NE
•$15 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the cook with production and service for patients/residents, cafeteria, vending and special functions. Demonstrates knowledge of preparation and service of food for modified diets. Utilizes good hand washing and infection control practices in work. Assists cook in storing leftover foods per policy and procedure. Prepares and assembles food items in a timely manner according to quality standards. May carry out floor stocking duties. May support all of the central positions in the kitchen and weigh ingredients. Demonstrates ability to work independently. May assist in making the salads, minding the register in the cafeteria at lunch, provide room service and help put away groceries. May gather requisitions to go into proper carts and be sent to all locations. Preps veggie and grab-n-go areas such as yogurt, sandwiches, etc. Preferably, displays experience working in the food industry. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Possesses ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
  • Ability to perform basic math.
  • Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred.
  • On-the-job training will be provided.

Nice To Haves

  • Preferably, displays experience working in the food industry.
  • Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes.
  • Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital.

Responsibilities

  • Assists the cook with production and service for patients/residents, cafeteria, vending and special functions.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of preparation and service of food for modified diets.
  • Utilizes good hand washing and infection control practices in work.
  • Assists cook in storing leftover foods per policy and procedure.
  • Prepares and assembles food items in a timely manner according to quality standards.
  • May carry out floor stocking duties.
  • May support all of the central positions in the kitchen and weigh ingredients.
  • Demonstrates ability to work independently.
  • May assist in making the salads, minding the register in the cafeteria at lunch, provide room service and help put away groceries.
  • May gather requisitions to go into proper carts and be sent to all locations.
  • Preps veggie and grab-n-go areas such as yogurt, sandwiches, etc.

Benefits

  • Generous night and weekend shift differentials
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Various education assistance programs
  • Continuing education
  • Direct access to your earnings daily
  • Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)
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