Cook

About Us

We are an organization that values great care, positive impact, teamwork, and personal growth.

Requirements

• Available to work weekends, days, and evenings
• Ability to pass a criminal background check as well as Colorado CAPS background check
• COVID vaccine required or valid exemption
• Spanish speaking is desired but not required
• Minimum of an 8th grade education

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, season, and serve adequate, attractive, nutritious, and balanced meals including meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, fruit, soups, salads, desserts, breads, and pastries as specified by menus
• Handle and prepare food that is palatable, appetizing, and attractive
• Ensure hot food is served hot and cold food is served cold
• Cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Be familiar with seasoning and cooking times required
• Comply with meal schedules
• Maintain and use equipment and supplies
• Work cooperatively with other staff and departments
• Wash pots, pans, and other equipment as used

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Aware of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times, and temperature controls
• Ability to estimate quantities of food required, limit waste, and utilize leftovers while serving attractive, appetizing meals
• Serve safe certification

Work Area and Environment

Kitchen, freezers, refrigerators, loading dock, dining room

Benefits

• Medical insurance with prescription benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation

Perks

• Daily Pay Advance Option Available
• Growth opportunities with the potential to double your salary