Cook

Summary

Cooks and prepares food for distribution to patients, the cafeteria, and catering services. Reviews menu and special orders to determine types and quantities of food items to be prepared. Follows standardized recipes in preparation of all foods. Plans cooking schedule with supervisor and/or exec chef to ensure food will be ready at specified times. Confers with supervisor and/or exec chef regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers. Adheres to all applicable guidelines regarding the storage, handling and preparation of food as well as in the sanitation and maintenance of work area.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menu and special orders to determine types and quantities of food items to be prepared.
• Follows standardized recipes in preparation of all foods.
• Plans cooking schedule with supervisor and/or exec chef to ensure food will be ready at specified times.
• Confers with supervisor and/or exec chef regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers.
• Adheres to all applicable guidelines regarding the storage, handling and preparation of food as well as in the sanitation and maintenance of work area.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED, or in lieu of HS/GED, satisfactory completion of UCHealth-administered basic competency test is required.
• Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

None specified.

Benefits

• Recognition Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
• Health and well-being: Medical, dental and vision coverage. Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents. Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources. Free Care.com membership. Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs. Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options. Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
• Retail and savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution. Additional 457(b) plan may be available. Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
• Education and career growth: Access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth. Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement. Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities. Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness. Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

Pay

$19.10 - $24.83 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Schedule

PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks).