Culinary Cook - PRN/As Needed - Eventide Williamsburg & Eventide Crete

Eventide • Lincoln, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Eventide Williamsburg in Lincoln, Nebraska, and Eventide Crete in Crete, Nebraska, are seeking a Culinary Cook to work PRN/as needed. The schedule includes a weekend and holiday rotation. The cook prepares food in large quantities for living communities, Eventide Residences, Meals on Wheels, and/or catering. The role also assists with training new cooks, improving recipes, and monitoring the use of leftovers.

The Culinary Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations to provide high-quality food service. The position follows recipes and product directions and operates kitchen equipment to prepare, cook, and serve a range of foods. It also involves planning production needs, requisitioning supplies and equipment, receiving and stocking deliveries, providing personalized guest service, and cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, able to communicate in English, and able to safely perform the physical duties of the job, including unrestricted lifting, pushing, and pulling of 50 pounds. A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant quantity food production experience are preferred. A Prep/Cook Level Food Handler Permit is required for Eventide campuses in Lancaster County, and employees must meet Eventide’s vaccination requirements.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English, including medical terminology related to the job.
• Must be able to safely perform job duties and have unrestricted ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds.
• Must meet Eventide’s vaccination requirements.
• A Prep/Cook Level Food Handler Permit is required for Eventide campuses in Lancaster County.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of experience in quantity food production in a health care facility, or a similar competency level, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Follow recipes and product directions to prepare, season, cook, taste, carve, and serve soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food products.
• Operate kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients; wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables; and trim and cut meat, poultry, or fish.
• Provide personalized service during guest interactions.
• Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, keep records, and plan production requirements and supply and equipment requisitions.
• Assist with unloading, receiving, and stocking food and supply deliveries.
• Clean and sanitize major kitchen equipment by completing daily and weekly cleaning assignments.
• Assist in training new cooks, improving recipes, and monitoring the use of leftovers.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $17.50–$19.60 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, and location.
• Shift premiums and differentials for select positions, based on employment status and shift worked.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 403(B) with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Other employee perks.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED