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Douglas County, NE

Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.70 - $29.41
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Work Schedule

On-call
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Pension Plan
sick leave
Vacation leave
Paid holidays
Flex Spending Accounts
Deferred income plans
Employee assistance program
health savings accounts

Job Description

Douglas County Health Center (DCHC) is a reputable healthcare institution located in Nebraska, dedicated to delivering quality health services to the community. As part of its commitment to excellence, DCHC maintains a well-structured kitchen division that plays a vital role in supporting the overall health and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors. The health center prioritizes a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment where every team member contributes to the mission of providing exceptional care through comprehensive health services and nutritional support. The Center is supported by a dedicated division, the Kitchen Department, which ensures that all food services adhere to... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • one year of food preparation experience
  • completion of pre-employment criminal record check
  • conditional offer drug screen
  • equivalent education or work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
  • ability to work varied days and shifts
  • ability to successfully perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
  • ability to meet physical requirements and working conditions with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • one year of food preparation experience
  • ability to maintain effective work relationships with diverse groups including public officials and the community
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation protocols
  • ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • effective communication skills
  • ability to comply with HIPAA and department confidentiality requirements
  • physical ability to perform job duties including lifting up to 50 pounds
  • willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and training

Job Duties

  • Prepare, clean, and organize work station
  • replenish station during service and for next shift
  • establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, county employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public
  • comply with civil service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, county policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment
  • ensure supplies, prep lists, and items are prepped timely according to recipes and production records
  • prepare various equipment, utensils, and grill for the shift
  • comply with established food and safety requirements, department procedures/protocols, and privacy laws
  • prepare orders based on printed tickets and cook food
  • manage multiple food orders while simultaneously monitoring incoming food orders
  • garnish plates for presentation
  • ensure the correct food and sides are included in every order
  • assist other cooks in preparing food or other team members
  • store food properly
  • clean and sanitize work station and equipment used during food preparation
  • sweep and mop kitchen floors at the end of each work day
  • respond to emergency codes
  • maintain job knowledge and skill set
  • assist in training new food service employees
  • report to work with regular, consistent attendance
  • perform other duties as assigned and directed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location