PM Cook (Dietary)

🍽️ Dietary Afternoon/ Evening Cook – (Open until filled)

Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home
Location: White Clay, Nebraska
Job Type: Full-Time 
Shift: Afternoon/ Evening

🌿 About Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home
At Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home, we provide compassionate, high-quality care guided by Lakota values of respect, dignity, and community. Our mission is to nourish the body and spirit of our elders by creating a warm, home-like environment where every resident feels valued and cared for.

💙 Position Overview
We are seeking a dependable and caring Dietary Afternoon/ Evening Cook to join our Dietary Services team. This role is essential in preparing nutritious, comforting meals that support resident health, satisfaction, and overall well-being.

If you enjoy cooking with purpose and starting your day making a difference, this position is for you.

🧭 Key Responsibilities
Prepare and cook dinner meals according to planned menus and dietary guidelines.

Follow standardized recipes, portion control, and special diet requirements.

Assist with food preparation for lunch and other upcoming meals as needed.

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.

Ensure compliance with food safety, infection control, and sanitation regulations.

Work collaboratively with dietary staff to ensure timely and pleasant meal service.

Respect resident preferences, cultural traditions, and dignity at all times.

Communicate effectively with dietary leadership and care staff.

✅ Qualifications
Previous cooking or food service experience preferred (healthcare or institutional setting a plus).

Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices.

Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.

Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Ability to stand for extended periods and perform light to moderate lifting.

Early morning availability required.

📄 Application Requirements
Please ensure that your application includes the following:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Two forms of identification (one must be a photo ID)

• Tribal ID (for Native American preference, if applicable)

• Immunization records

👉 Please also make sure the references section of your application is fully completed.

⚖️ Equal Opportunity Employer
Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all employees.