Lead Cook, Long Term Care (LTC)

Location

Facility: GSS NE Hastings Perkins Pav
Address: 300 S 1st Ave, Hastings, NE 68901, USA

Job Summary

Performs all duties in food preparation as assigned. Provides daily direction to cooks and other assigned areas ensuring all departmental standards and goals are met. Prepares, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility, preparing and serving food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• Prepares and provides the highest quality and safest food possible to patients/residents, co‑workers, team members and guests.
• Works with many internal customers, requiring above‑average communication as well as excellent teamwork skills.
• Displays ability to cook, function and thrive in a dynamic and changing culinary environment.
• Follows standardized recipes and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines to prepare, store and use food and food products.
• Documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes to assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus.
• Operates equipment such as, but not limited to, mixers, slicers, kettles, combination ovens, food grinders, food processors, ovens, stovetops, induction burners, grills, deep‑fat fryers, knives, dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators and freezers.
• Possesses ability to work independently when necessary.
• Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes.
• Exhibits understanding of basic math to appropriately measure alongside displaying proficiency in reading and understanding recipes.
• Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Minimum of two years experience and previous leadership experience preferred (depending upon location).
• On‑the‑job training will be provided.
• ServSafe certification may be required within a designated time frame (depending upon location of hire).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with direct daily access to earnings
• Flexible scheduling options
• Fun, family‑oriented work environment
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company‑matched 401(k) retirement plan
• Salary increases
• Referral bonuses
• Advancement opportunities
• Paid time off

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package.

Pay

Salary Range: $17.50 – $28.00 per hour

Schedule

• Full‑time
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Varies
• Day hours: 5:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Evening hours: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Weekends / holidays required