Line Cook - Casual

4w1 month ago

Nebraska Methodist Health System

Omaha, US · Part-time · $28,000 – $36,000

About this role

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Line Cook to join the Food Service team at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This casual position offers the flexibility of working on an as-needed basis to support the hospital's cafeteria and Room Service operations.

In this role, you will prepare and cook food for patients, visitors, and staff by following daily menus, Room Service tickets, and production sheets. You will use appropriate equipment and adhere to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines to ensure food safety and quality.

You will assemble final plate presentations with an eye for detail, following Room Service guidelines to ensure patient satisfaction. Interacting with patients, families, hospital staff, and the Food Service team in a welcoming and professional manner is a daily part of the role, supporting excellent customer service.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive healthcare environment where employees are valued and make a real difference in the communities they serve. The casual schedule provides flexibility while contributing to a team focused on exceptional care.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
Associates Degree preferred, preferably in Culinary.
Minimum 2 years previous food preparation experience required, preferably in a restaurant, hotel or club environment as a line cook.
OR minimum 2 years experience in healthcare or contract cooking.
Certification in ServSafe Food Protection Manager preferred.
Knowledge of all applicable food codes and regulations, including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) required.
Knowledge of recipes and special diets required.
Skilled in various food production methods required, including baking, frying, grilling/charbroiling, and sautéing.

Responsibilities

Prepares food for patients, visitors, and staff per daily menus, Room Service tickets, and production sheets by following recipes and using appropriate equipment to ensure HACCP guidelines are met.
Prepares Room Service orders according to recipes and special diets by precisely reading food production tickets to ensure food is prepared accurately and within a designated timeframe.
Prepares and supports cafeteria meals by preparing line item meals according to recipe guidelines and menu selections.
Prepares all food items for catering events by following catering requests and event specifications to ensure customer expectations are met.
Assembles final plate presentation with an eye for detail by following Room Service guidelines to ensure patient satisfaction.
Interacts and supports patients, families, hospital staff, and Food Service team with Room Service orders and/or questions daily in a welcoming and professional manner.
Maintains a clean and sanitized work environment by following Room Service guidelines to ensure a proper environment for food preparation.
Prepares ingredients for use per departmental standards as planned in cycle and Room Service menus by reading and understanding recipes and gathering necessary ingredients.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Excellent benefits
Great work environment where all employees are valued
Part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in