Cook

Are you passionate about preparing and serving healthy meals for those who truly value your cooking? Are you looking for purpose and balance in your work schedule? If so, we have a wonderful opportunity for you! Elk Run, a Cassia community located in scenic Evergreen, CO, is hiring Cooks to join our beautiful, full-service skilled care facility with highly trained professional, caring, and dedicated staff. Your passion for cooking and appetizing, nutritious meals will be highly valued by our residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to residents, staff, and families
• Prepare and cook all meals to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards
• Set up dining rooms and serve meals to residents
• Help maintain a clean and sanitary dietary department
• Wash dishes and clean the kitchen and dining rooms
• Assist residents, employees, and guests with a broad range of dietary needs
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Prior restaurant or healthcare experience preferred, but not required (we'll train you!)
• Strong communication skills to interact with residents and staff
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic math skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay with experience-based raises ($18.50 to $24.00/hour)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403(b)/401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance) for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
• Pet insurance

About Us

At Elk Run Assisted Living, a welcoming 62-unit community located in the scenic beauty of Evergreen, Colorado, we value collaboration, compassion, and a strong sense of teamwork! We work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. Families consistently express their gratitude for our caring staff, and we take pride in fostering a workplace where every employee feels supported, appreciated, and empowered to succeed. At Elk Run, you're never alone—you can always count on your team to lend a hand and have your back.

Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers.

Learn more about us.