Cook - Full Time

Facility: GSS NE Alma. Location: Alma, NE. Address: 719 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920, USA.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, assembles baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors according to menu and dietary guidelines.
• Adheres to food quality standards for appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to maintain sanitation in cooking and serving areas.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment and machinery.
• Provides the highest quality and safest food to patients/residents, co‑workers, team members and guests.
• Communicates effectively with internal customers and demonstrates excellent teamwork skills.
• Cooks, functions and thrives in a dynamic, changing culinary environment.
• Follows standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines for food preparation, storage and use.
• Documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus.
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment including mixers, slicers, kettles, combination ovens, food grinders, food processors, ovens, stovetops, induction burners, grills, deep fat fryers, knives, dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators and freezers.
• Works independently when needed and understands food safety and sanitation processes.
• Applies basic math for measuring and demonstrates proficiency in reading and understanding recipes.
• Remains on feet for most of the day and walks considerable distances throughout the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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 provided.
• Depending on location, Serv Safe certification may be required within a designated time frame.
• Additional Serv Safe endorsements may be required based on location.
• Fulfill annual continuing education