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Cook - Food & Nutrition ServicesDenver Health • Denver, Colorado
Cook - Food & Nutrition Services

Cook - Food & Nutrition Services

Denver Health • Denver, Colorado
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
We are recruiting for a Cook - Food & Nutrition Services to join our team!


We are here for life's journey.
Where is your life journey taking you?

Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:

Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.

Department

Food Services

*Full Time, Part Time and Intermittent Opportunities Available

Job Summary

Under general supervision, prepares and cooks food for hospital patients, hospital employees and visitors. Prepares food according to recipes, menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served. Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures. Follows and implements HACCP guidelines. Complies with regulatory agency requirements.

Essential Functions :

  • Prepares and serves food to customers and/or patients at an a la carte and/or grill station.
  • Reads food order or receives verbal instructions, and cooks food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
  • Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment to measure, blend, chop, slice and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption.
  • Take and record food and refrigeration temperatures on the appropriate HACCP logs. Document corrective actions.
  • Alerts supervisor to problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies. Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies and equipment or other unusual conditions.
  • Maintains and establishes departmental policies, procedures, objections, quality assurance programs and health and safety standards.
  • Ensures that necessary sanitary levels are maintained thought the food preparation process, and that all foods prepared meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance.
  • May receive inventory, move or lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals requiring special diets.


Education :

  • No High School Diploma and/or No GED Required


Work Experience :

  • less than 1 year required


Licenses :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Knowledge of food preparation techniques.
  • Ability to read and follow recipes.
  • Knowledge of and/or ability to learn safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment.
  • Knowledge of and/or ability to learn chemicals and equipment used to clean surface areas sufficient to be able to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
  • Skill in understanding and following oral, illustrated, written or demonstrated instructions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.

Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$ - $ / hr

Benefits

  • Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to , and generous medical plans

  • Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

  • On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

  • Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

  • Tuition reimbursement & assistance

  • Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

  • Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF programÂ

  • National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

  • Respect

  • Belonging

  • Accountability

  • Transparency


Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit:

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