PM Cook (Dietary)

Company Description

🌿 About Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home

Apply today at www.oslnh.com/employment

Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home, Inc. (OSLNH) is a state-of-the-art, 60-bed long-term care facility with a 12-bed memory care unit, proudly managed by Native American Health Management (NAHM). Oversight of the facility is provided by a dedicated three-person Board of Directors.

Located in Nebraska, OSLNH is guided by a mission to deliver exceptional elder care in a spirit of love, respect, and compassion, while honoring the rich culture and traditions of the Sioux Nation.

💙 Our Mission

To provide a continuum of excellent care and service to the aging in a spirit of love, respect, and compassion — honoring the culture, values, and traditions of the Sioux Nation.

🩺 Our Commitment

Our primary goal is to help every resident reach and maintain their highest level of physical, emotional, and mental well-being. We encourage self-sufficiency, growth, and engagement — supporting residents as they continue to live meaningful, purpose-filled lives.

Working in long-term care is both challenging and deeply rewarding, and our staff takes pride in providing the best possible care through teamwork, compassion, and professional excellence.

🌟 What We Offer

• Competitive Starting Wage

• Day & Night Shift Differentials

• Excellent Benefits Package

• 401(k) Plan with 4% Employer Match

• Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)

• Dental (DELTA) and Vision (VSP) Coverage

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• AFLAC Supplemental Options

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

• Flexible Scheduling

• Referral Program

❤️ Join Our Team

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of elders and want to be part of a caring, community-centered team, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now at www.oslnh.com/employment

Job Description

The Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home is seeking a reliable and compassionate AM Cook (Dietary) to prepare and serve nutritious meals for our residents. This position plays a vital role in supporting resident health, comfort, and dignity through quality food service in a long-term care setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch meals according to planned menus and dietary requirements

• Follow standardized recipes, portion control, and food safety guidelines

• Assist with food preparation for later meals as needed

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and work areas

• Comply with all dietary, infection control, and safety regulations

• Work collaboratively with dietary staff to ensure timely meal service

• Respect resident preferences, cultural considerations, and speciality diets. 

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred (healthcare or institutional setting a plus)

• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented

• Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform light to moderate lifting

Application Requirements:

Please ensure that your application includes the required documents:

• High School Diploma or GED

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

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

• Immunization records

Additionally, please ensure the references section is fully completed in your application.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.