Dining - Cook AL

OMEGA SENIOR LIVING LLC • Kearney, NE

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares meals according to the menu plan and assists with meal service. The role maintains clean production and service areas and supports quality food service in accordance with Omega Dining standards and prescribed budgets. The Cook prepares food safely and sanitarily, follows standardized recipes and menus, fulfills residents’ special meal requests and dietary requirements, and helps maintain food and kitchen-item inventory. The role also follows sanitation, safety, cleaning, food-handling, and storage procedures.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of special diets and food procedures.
• Obtain and hold any locally or state-required food-handling, supervision, or sanitation licenses and/or certifications.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Ability to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing food practices.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a commercial kitchen as a line cook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the supervisor.
• Support quality food service in accordance with Omega Dining standards and prescribed budgets.
• Prepare, portion, and serve food according to standardized recipes; prepare quality food products according to recipes and menus.
• Fulfill residents’ special meal requests and adhere to dietary requirements.
• Maintain proper inventory of food and kitchen-related non-food items.
• Follow departmental sanitation, safety, and cleaning procedures and schedules.
• Clean and properly store dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Oversee food handling and utilization to prevent contamination, improve quality, and reduce cost.
• Clean food service equipment, the kitchen, and food storage areas.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, work-area appearance, and food-service-area sanitation, order, and safety; inspect areas regularly.

Benefits

• Individualized health insurance plans to fit budget and family needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Advance Pay.
• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive pay.
• OMEGA recognition program.
• Employee referral program.
• Nest EggU budget assistance and retirement planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED