Cook - Senior Care Center, FT

Gunnison Valley HealthGunnison, CO
$19 - $27Onsite

About The Position

Do you love cooking with a purpose? Then, this role is for you! Become a valued part of our care team and brighten the days of our residents with every meal that you make. We have a strong team culture, schedule stability and excellent benefits for your whole family!

Requirements

  • High School diploma, or equivalent, required.
  • Minimum of two years in high volume food preparation, or equivalent training, preferred, though we are willing to train the right person.
  • "Safe-Serve" manager certification, or willingness to enroll in HACCP training, required.
  • Must be eligible for a Colorado Driver’s License; valid Colorado Driver’s License required within six (6) months of employment and maintained current thereafter.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Culinary Director with preparation of meals served in a high quality manner the reflect positively on the department and facility.
  • Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner
  • Assist with required documentation
  • Help with menu planning in order to promote food quality and variety
  • Assist in maintaining proper inventory levels, as well as rotation and cleanliness of storage areas
  • Improve professional knowledge and competence by attending educational opportunities requested by Culinary director
  • Help to train new employees
  • Evaluate menu items to ensure proper quantities are served in accordance with requirements

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan
  • Dollar for dollar retirement match that increases with your years of service
  • Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Matched retirement starting on day 1
  • Dependent care matching plan
  • Culture that values continuing education
  • Robust tuition reimbursement plan
  • Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
  • Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
  • Free nutrition consultations
  • Discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
  • Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account eligibility
  • Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.
  • Life and AD&D insurance eligibility
  • Short-term and long-term disability eligibility
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