Part-Time Cook - Recuperative Care

About the Organization

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless works collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families, children, and individuals who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and healthcare are available to everyone.

• Honor the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities, and fostering their hope that a better life is possible.
• Build strong, caring, and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care, and supportive services.
• Advocate for social and racial equity, inclusion, and diversity and challenge the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve.
• Achieve excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation, and professional development.
• Use resources judiciously and effectively.

About the Role

The Cook at the Stout Street Recuperative Care Center (SSRCC) supports kitchen operations by preparing and serving nutritious meals to residents in accordance with health and sanitation guidelines. This role contributes to a supportive and healing environment for individuals recovering from acute medical needs while experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily meals in alignment with dietary guidelines, health department regulations, and internal procedures.
• Assist in meal planning and support menu development based on nutritional needs and resident input.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area, ensuring compliance with all Department of Health and Safety standards.
• Order, receive, and store food and kitchen supplies; support inventory tracking and food rotation processes.
• Monitor and report equipment condition and kitchen supply levels to the Manager, Food Services.
• Attend required trainings related to food handling and safety.
• Collaborate respectfully with SSRCC team and contribute to a trauma-informed, person-centered care environment.
• Ensure timely & accurate use of all company systems as required while maintaining complete up-to-date records and any future upgrades as directed.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Colorado Serve Safe Certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in food preparation or kitchen support.
• Prior experience working in a residential, healthcare, or nonprofit setting preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and nutritional standards.
• Ability to plan and prepare meals at scale in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow recipes, dietary guidelines, and food storage protocols.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Physical stamina and ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Reliable transportation is required to ensure timely arrival to assigned work location.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Seeing: Must be able to read computer screens and printed documents (75% to 100% of work time).
• Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with employees and others (75% to 100% of work time).
• Standing/Walking: (50% to 74% of work time).
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: (25% to 49% of work time).
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: (25% to 49% of work time).
• Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use telephones (50% to 74% of work time).
• Driving: Reliable transportation required.

Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled commercial kitchen. May be exposed to high heat, steam, sharp tools, and cleaning chemicals. Regular interaction with other staff and residents in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. We’re proud to offer same- and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.

• Health Insurance - HMO or PPO
• Dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement savings matching
• Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation

The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.