Full-time LTC Cook

Immanuel•Omaha, NE

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Immanuel Communities is seeking a Full-time Long-term Care Cook to work at The Lighthouse, located at 17600 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130. The Lighthouse has 54 skilled nursing and long-term care suites. Experience working as a cook in a healthcare setting is required. This position will pay up to $19.68/hour. Pay will be based upon experience, certifications, skills and education.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED is required.
One (1) year of cooking experience in a healthcare setting is required.
Minimum age of 18 years old required.
Knowledge of food standards and sanitation practices (e.g., food-borne illnesses cross-contamination, etc.)
Knowledge of good customer service practices.
Skills in food preparation.
Skills in creativity, enthusiasm, and a consistent positive attitude.
Must work well with others.
Ability to calculate amounts of ingredients when adjusting recipes.
Ability to interpret written instructions and follow through with oral instructions.
Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
Ability to carry items back and forth between locations.
Ability to verbally communicate in a professional and effective manner.
Ability to serve residents in a courteous manner.
Ability to anticipate the needs of residents and co-workers.
Ability to follow procedures and instructions as written by management.
Ability to meet all safety and sanitation guidelines as written by Immanuel.
Ability to treat all types of people with compassion.
Ability to be motivated.
Ability to be a team player.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to multitask and be flexible when working through changes in responsibility.
Ability to possess good cooking skills with restaurant or institutional background.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent years of work experience may substitute for education requirement.
Operating industrial sized professional grade food service equipment preferred.
Lead or supervisory experience is preferred.
Equivalent years of education may substitute for experience requirement.
Food Handler certificate is preferred.
Serve Safe certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

Preparing, distributing, and storing all foods according to department policies and procedures.
Assisting with inventories, records, portion control, special function preparations, and cost controls according to departmental standards.
Operating the department with minimum of waste and maximum efficiency, working closely with supervisory personnel.
Maintaining standards of safety and sanitation of all equipment and work areas.
Serving as back up for Team Lead.
Supporting and living out Immanuel’s Mission and CHRIST Promises.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Paid Time Off - accruing from day one of employment
Floating Holidays
Paid Holidays
8 hours of Volunteer Time Off per year
401K with employer match
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
Advancement opportunities (as appropriate)
Education Assistance Program – we invest up to $5,250 per year for education assistance paid up front