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Cook - FT - Full-Time 1st/2nd Shift

Nye Square
Fremont, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 5/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026
Join our culinary team in a full-time Cook role with a dynamic schedule that offers variety, including both first shift (6:00am–2:00pm) and second shift (11:00am–7:00pm) opportunities! In this role, you will prepare quality meals, support exceptional resident dining experiences, and play a key part in creating a warm, welcoming environment for those we serve.

If you are passionate about cooking, thrive in a team-focused setting, and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we would love to connect with you. Plus, work today and get paid tomorrow with PayActiv, giving you flexible access to your earned wages before payday!

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Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled cook to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a passion for preparing nutritious and delicious meals for our residents while maintaining high food safety and sanitation standards. This role is essential in ensuring the well-being of our residents by providing meals that meet their dietary needs and preferences.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes and menus.
  • Ensure meals are prepared in accordance with dietary guidelines, resident preferences, and nutritional requirements.
  • Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.
  • Follow proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures to ensure a safe and clean kitchen environment.
  • Assist in meal service and ensure timely preparation and delivery of food.
  • Monitor food inventory, assist with ordering supplies, and minimize waste.
  • Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas after meal preparation.
  • Adhere to all local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
  • Work collaboratively with dietary aides and other team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
  • Accommodate special dietary requests and modify meals as necessary for residents with specific needs.
  • Participate in training, staff meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
  • Previous experience as a cook preferred.
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations (ServSafe certification is a plus).
  • Ability to follow recipes, portion control guidelines, and dietary restrictions.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
What's in it for you:
  • Competitive benefits package including low premiums, short-term disability, long-term disability, HSA contribution matching, 401(k) with company match, and more!
  • Competitive wage scales.
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs up to $3,000 per year.
  • Financial wellness and freedom through access to your earned wages prior to your pay date!
  • A great culture where we live out our mission, "To celebrate life in environments we create by delivering exceptional service and superior value through innovative leadership in personalized care."
In 1989, Nye Health Services was founded on the philosophy that people deserve services that recognize individuality and are tailored to their unique needs. Today, Nye Health Services remains family-owned with campuses in Fremont, Lincoln, Louisville, and Norfolk, Nebraska. Nye Health Services is blessed with dedicated and compassionate people who believe in our vision and deliver on our mission every day. Having a great work environment while providing the best quality services so people feel cared for is of the utmost importance to us. We give passionate people a purpose!

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Nye Health Services conducts background checks as part of the hiring process. We believe in reviewing each situation individually and consider factors such as the role applied for, the nature of the offense, how long ago it occurred, and overall qualifications when making employment decisions.

Salary : $3,000

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