Full-time Cook - Long Term Care - $20 per HOUR
Posted on October 24, 2025
Immanuel Communities is a well-established organization dedicated to serving others and fostering meaningful connections among its staff and residents. Located at The Lighthouse campus, specifically at 17600 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE 68130, the facility offers 54 skilled nursing and long-term care suites. This long-term care setting is part of the larger Lakeside campus, where the focus is on providing compassionate, high-quality care to residents while creating a supportive and collaborative work environment for employees. Immanuel Communities is known for its commitment to excellence in care, community involvement, and an inclusive culture that values diversity and personal growth.
The role being offered is a full-time position as a Cook within this long-term care facility. This position provides a unique opportunity to be part of a team that prioritizes serving the community with dedication and compassion. The Cook's primary responsibility is to prepare, distribute, and store all foods following departmental policies and procedures. The position supports the facility's mission by maintaining high standards of food safety, quality, and sanitation. The schedule for the role is Thursday through Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., including holidays, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age to be considered, ensuring compliance with labor regulations.
This role offers a competitive hourly wage of up to $19.68, depending on experience, certifications, skills, and education. In addition to this, a $2,000 hiring bonus is available, subject to certain conditions. Immanuel Communities also provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial security, wellness, and personal development. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), employer-paid life insurance, paid time off starting from day one, floating holidays, paid holidays, volunteer time off, a 401(k) plan with employer match, wellness programs, and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, the organization invests in employee growth through advancement opportunities and an Education Assistance Program that covers up to $5,250 per year.
This full-time cook position at The Lighthouse offers more than just a job; it provides a purposeful career where one can contribute to the wellbeing of long-term care residents while working alongside a dedicated team in a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Duties include assisting with inventory management, record keeping, portion control, preparing special function meals, and cost control to ensure the department operates efficiently with minimal waste. The role also offers the possibility to serve as a backup for the Team Lead, providing leadership experience opportunities within the food service department.
Applicants should be prepared to uphold the standards of safety and sanitation, consistently use professional-grade industrial food service equipment, and actively contribute to the positive culture at Immanuel Communities. Working here means being part of a mission-driven team that values meaningful work, inclusiveness, work-life harmony, total rewards, and a thoughtfully designed employee experience. Immanuel Communities encourages applicants who are ready to make an impactful difference to join their team and embark on a rewarding career journey.
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Availability to work Thursday through Monday 10:30am-7:00pm including holidays
- Food Handler certificate preferred
- Serve Safe certificate preferred
- Ability to work full-time
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Successful completion of background check and drug screen