Dietary Cook

Description

Do you have a passion for cooking for others? Do you like making their day brighter with a nutritious yet delicious meal? Then look at this exciting opportunity for you!

QLI is a national leader in providing a comprehensive approach to the therapeutic process of a person recovering from the effects of a spinal cord or traumatic brain injury. We are a passionate and mission-focused team committed to delivering life-changing rehabilitation and care. 

As a consistent Best Place to Work in Omaha winner, our entire team is dedicated to helping each other be successful. As a member of our dietary team, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food and meals in accordance with planned menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, recipes, portion and temperature control procedures and facility policies. Additional duty areas for the dietary team will also consist of developing and maintaining a positive, productive, and growth-oriented living and working environment for residents, and their families. Actively participate in collaborative approaches to provide quality service to each resident while maintaining QLI standards with respect to producing and serving quality food.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review menus prior to preparation of food and prepare all foods necessary for regular and special diets
• Review and process diet changes and ensure menus are maintained and followed in accordance with established procedures 
• Provide food preferences to residents/clients as they are made known 
• Verify that food and supplies are available for the next meals and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies, and report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents 
• Direct and assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes and utensils
• Adhere to universal precautions and sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures
• Assist the Coordinator of Nutrition Services to guide activities of the direct care team members as related to food preparation, serving and clean up
• Assist in preparing and serving meals to residents, ensuring that dietary guidelines and nutritional needs are met
• Store foods and supplies properly 
• Attend orientation and in services as required by the state
• Attend and participate in service training, and education activities 
• Assist in orientation and training other staff team members

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• Must be 18 years or older (required)
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year related experience (required) 
• Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised
• Be knowledgeable of state and federal regulatory requirements 
• Good working knowledge of food preparation
• Requires familiarity of kitchen equipment
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to communicate with professionalism and respect

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold environments
• Must be able to stand for 6 hours per shift 
• Must be able to walk for 6 hours per shift 
• Must be able to bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds

Vaccination Requirements: Annual flu vaccine is required during flu season. If needed, we will provide vaccination at QLI, free of charge.

Schedule: 

• Full-time
• Four-weekday work week (10:30 AM to 6:30 PM) with every other weekend rotation schedule 

Location: On-site (in-person) 6404 N 70th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68104 

Excellent Benefits and Advantages:

• One of the most affordable health & dental insurance plans in Omaha 
• HSA or FSA and dependent care
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday pay
• 401(k) with generous employer contribution
• Free on-site wellness center
• Merit-based pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual dress (no scrubs or uniforms!) 

Ready to join #TeamQLI?

         Website to Apply: https://teamqli.com/careers 

A drug screen and criminal background check are required. Must not have any condition or limitation that could pose a direct threat to self or others unless such threat can be eliminated by a reasonable accommodation. Must be able to pass a fitness assessment designated for this job title and perform all physical activities related to the position. Regular attendance in your assigned role is an essential job function.

QLI is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, national origin, physical or mental handicap, gender identification, citizenship status, or being pregnant, having recently given birth or having related medical conditions, or any other protected class.