Cook

Ponderosa Villa | Crawford, Nebraska

Part Time

Ponderosa Villa is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand. We proudly serve residents who depend on us for both long-term and short-term care, andwe'realways interested in connecting with dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence.

Ifyou'relooking for a workplace with a supportive team, appreciative residents, and opportunities to grow your career, Ponderosa Villa may be the right fit for you.

What you'll do:

• Follows recipes and prepare meals that correspond to the menu cycle
• Cooks or prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities according to census and diet type, that are served at proper temperatures and at proper times
• Adjusts food quantities according to the needs of residents to prevent over/under production of food
• Serves meals on time
• Keeps a clean and organized work area
• Prepares and maintain a supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident's choice and preferences
• Assists Dietary Manager in preparations for inspections and state surveys
• Follows facility policies and procedures for infection control at all times
• Other duties as necessary and assigned.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly paybased on experience
• Professional liability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• On the job training/mentoring as needed
• Continuing education

What we're looking for:

• Current Food Handlers Permit
• ServSafe Certification is preferred
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English
• High school diploma or equivalent
• One plus years' experience working in a commercial kitchen
• Experience cooking in a skilled nursing facility a plus

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting objects
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50-100 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility

Why us:

Our Cooks care for a geriatric population that depends on consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care. We value teamwork, respect, and professional development-andwe'reproud of the supportive environmentwe'vebuilt.

If you're a Cook who takes pride in providing quality care and wants to be part of a supportive, people-first team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today - we're actively interviewing.