Cook

Cook

The Cook will prepare, cook, season, and serve adequate, attractive, nutritious, and balanced meals. Meals prepared include meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, fruit, soups, salads, desserts, breads, and pastries, as specified and scheduled by the menus. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle and prepare food that is palatable, appetizing and attractive
• Establish practice of serving hot food hot and cold food cold
• Cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Be familiar with seasoning and cooking time 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

Qualifications:

• A minimum of an 8th grade education
• 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.

Skills and Knowledge:

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

Work Area and Environment:

Kitchen, freezers, refrigerators, loading dock, dining room

Standards:

State Health Department Regulations

Benefits:

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