Cook (Full Time)

• • Job Tracking ID : 513119-895369
  • Job Location : Pender, NE
  • Job Level : Entry Level (less than 2 years)
  • Level of Education : High School/GED
• • Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
  • Date Updated : 03/19/2025
  • Years of Experience : Less Than 1 Year
  • Starting Date : ASAP

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing, serving and disposing of foods for organization patients, staff and visitors. Prepares simple and routine food dishes and performs a variety of tasks in preparation, cooking and cleanup.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

• Prepares patient and employee meals in accordance with menus and special diets ordered by the physician and/or set up by the consulting dietitian.
• Follows the basic principles of safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assists the nursing staff in preparing patient snacks as requested.
• Follows the basic principles of safety and sanitation procedures including clean up, loading and unloading dishwasher, clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas.
• Assures employees are following sanitary procedures/certifications.
• Assist with cleaning the kitchen and maintaining a sanitary work area. Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work area.
• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots/pans using proper procedures. Monitors dishwasher temps, loads and unloads dishwasher.
• Other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS

• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

Hours: Minimum 36-40 hours/week, shift time can be negotiated, Monday-Friday, rotating weekends

Experience and Skills

Education, Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent Prior experience in dietary preferred.

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid CPR for transporting residents.

ESSENTIAL STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Customer Service: We know that we make a difference in the lives we touch. We deliver service in a manner that reflects compassion, empathy and caring. We expect employees to demonstrate excellent service in all that we do.
• Effective Communication: The purpose of communication is to provide clear, accurate information and to achieve mutual understanding by active listening and having open and respectful dialogue.
• Compliance: Obeys, understands, and enforces state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of our operations and requirements.
• Commitment to Co-Workers/Teamwork: Regardless of our department or status, we are all linked together as teammates to serve our patrons and our community. We will demonstrate our commitment to co-workers by doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason.
• Accountability: We believe in taking pride in what we do. We are responsible for the outcomes of our efforts. We recognize our work as a reflection of who we are as people and as professionals, both demonstrating a commitment to our entities and our community.

Job Benefits

Standard full-time benefits: Benefits go into effect on the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire. Include but not limited to:

• Health Insurance: PPO and H.S.A. option; PCH pays a portion of premiums
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance: Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan at no cost to the employee; opportunity to purchase additional coverage also available
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue hours based on a percentage rate (set by years of service) multiplied by the number of hours worked in a pay period
• 403(b) Retirement: The hospital will match up to a percentage of gross wages when the employee contributes contributions of percentage
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Policies
• Medical and Dependent Care Savings Accounts
• Group Incentive Plan (GIP): The hospital sets facility wide goals for our annual fiscal year. Depending on how many of those goals we meet at the end of the fiscal year that determines the amount of bonus employees receive.

This institution is an EEO/AA Employer and Provider - Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.