Cook

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose. Join Care with Heart. Work with Purpose. Join Horizons Care Center as a Cook! This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you. Horizons Care Center is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years Pay Range: $18.40 - $21.50 per hour based on experience Schedule: Saturday, Sunday & Monday 11:30am - 7:00pm; 25 hours weekly Why You’ll Love It Here Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day What We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 403(b) with discretionary contribution Paid Time Off + Personal Days Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Wellness incentives (earn up to $350) Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings) Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities What You Bring (Requirements) Must be eighteen (18) years of age. High School diploma/GED required preferred. Education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets preferred. Minimum of one year food service experience in a healthcare dietary setting preferred. General knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving required. What You’ll Be Responsible For The Cook will provide quality food service in accordance with all State and Federal regulations and to meet the nutritional and individual needs of the residents. Completes defined food preparation, serving of meals and cleaning duties according to proper procedures, using various dietary equipment and supplies, as assigned by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services and Management Team. Plans and initiates cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedule. Prepares, seasons, cooks and serves meat, main dish, soup and vegetable for assigned meal; ensures appropriate portioned servings according to portion control standards. Prepares nutritional snacks for residents as assigned. Performs other duties or special assignments as directed by the Dietary Director. About Us Horizons Care Center is an award-winning community offering long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite services delivered with a warm, family-first approach. Nestled at the base of Grand Mesa in beautiful Delta County, our location provides a peaceful, small-town setting surrounded by orchards, scenic byways, and easy access to outdoor recreation, local farms, and the charm of nearby communities. At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best. #J-18808-Ljbffr