Cook

About the role

Join Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation, a 108-bed facility in Aurora, Colorado, and contribute to the wellbeing of residents through your passion for creating and serving delicious meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations
• Affords assistance with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixer, food slicer, steamer, food processor, convention oven, range and tilt skillet
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams food items to prepare for consumption
• Prepares consistency modified and diet foods appropriately
• Prepares and serves food attractively using gravies, sauces and garnishes as on menu
• Tests and observes food by tasting for palatability
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service
• Monitors and records food temperatures prior to meal service
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use
• Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy
• Uses proper hand washing techniques
• Thaws foods appropriately
• Stores food using correct packaging and labeling
• Uses gloves appropriately and changes when required
• Checks refrigerators and freezers for correct temperatures
• Follows the cleaning schedule
• Cleans the equipment and work area after each use
• Sweeps and mops kitchen floors when assigned
• Takes trash to dumpster if assigned
• Washes pots and pans when assigned
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager, Dietary Aide is accountable to the Cook

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred

Benefits

Competitive Salaries that recognize your skills and dedication
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance to support your health and well-being
Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can recharge and take care of what matters most
Tapcheck – Access your earned wages before payday
Ongoing Training & Career Development to help you grow professionally
A collaborative and inclusive team environment where your voice matters