Cook Assistant

Position Summary

The cook assistant will be responsible for assisting cooks in preparing meals, cleaning and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. The role requires collaboration, attention to detail, and the capacity to handle high pressure situations in a dynamic culinary setting.

Key Accountabilities

• Food is to be prepared in sufficient quantity following written menus using standard recipes for general and Therapeutic diets.
• Maintain records, temperatures, meal counts.
• Attend Nutritional Services meetings to receive updates and direction.
• Sanitize and clean workstations and utensils for safety and to meet health requirements.
• Ensure each patient order has the correct food to meet quality and dietary standards.
• Provide menus to patients and deliver food orders to patients in a timely manner for a positive patient experience.
• Storing all food properly for safe storage and to prevent spoilage.
• Cook according to food code and safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed.
• Wash and put away dishes for readiness of next food preparation cycle.
• Maintain cleanliness of the café including sweeping and mopping.
• Taking care of freight when truck deliveries arrive.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Able to work in a faced paced environment.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Experience in quantity cooking and working with modified diets is preferred.

About Gothenburg Health

Gothenburg Health is a critical access hospital and clinics located in Gothenburg, Nebraska. This is an opportunity to join an innovative and positive work culture with a growing healthcare provider with unparalleled passion. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package that includes vacation and sick leave, extended illness, health insurance, paid life insurance, paid long term disability, and a defined contribution retirement plan with an employer match.

Apply now online to begin your journey with Gothenburg Health.