Cook - Boys Town West Hospital

Prepares menu items, maintains a clean and organized kitchen, and leads hospital food prep and delivery.

Location: 144th & Pacific

Shift: 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (4 days/week, some weekends)
 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Prepares assigned menu items and serving line, sanitizes kitchen area and equipment, and ensures proper food storage.

• Prepares food for the hospital patients. 

• Assists with school breakfast and lunch program, evening meals, employees, special events as needed.

• Prepares kitchen and food for following day as needed.

• Cooks quickly, efficiently and according to menu and recipes.

• Maintains proper Joint Commission and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) food safety polices and sanitation procedures for service and for cleanup, including washing of dishes/equipment and taking and recording temperatures.

• Ensures that food is good quality and is ready on time.

• Determines correct food portions; utilizes kitchen resources efficiently.

• Sanitizes and cleans kitchen and service area and dining room; ensures food is properly stored and handled.

• Completes food and inventory deliveries as needed.

• Coordinates dietary host staff duties and performs host duties as necessary, ensuring food temperature and presentation meet standards.

• Abides by all regulatory standards (i.e. CMS, Joint Commission) and follows standards precautions.

• As appropriate, follows and complies with isolation guidelines.

• Report any observed changes in patient/youth physical or mental condition to appropriate unit personnel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner.

• Ability to use and troubleshoot kitchen appliances and cooking utensils to complete recipes.

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

• Knowledge of basic math skills required to ensure accuracy of recorded yields.

• Ability to multi-task.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 6 months experience required.

• Minimum of 18 years of age required.

• ServSafe Food Handlers certification within 120 days of transfer or hire required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Food service experience preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position requires moderate physical activity handling of average weight objects up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally; standing and/or walking continuously. Subject to inside environmental conditions, with exposure to extreme cold from walk-in coolers and freezers and extreme heat working with stoves, ovens, and steam tables. Exposure to odors and cleaning solutions and kitchen equipment.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to