Cook

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management • Colorado Springs, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for an experienced, full time cook to join our team at The Center at Centennial! Pay is dependent on experience! We offer beautiful, new, state-of-the-art facilities. Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care. We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas.

Requirements

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be able to write, read, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Pass food trays.
• Wash dishes.
• Clean the kitchen and dining areas.
• Stock supplies.
• Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, dietary specifications and for therapeutic diets.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary, and on a timely basis.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident's meal tray.
• Review care plans to assure that the resident's dietary needs are being met.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.

Benefits

• Generous PTO Package
• 401k matching up to 4%
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits with little to no waiting period for coverage
• Reimbursements for Annual memberships to Costco, Sam's Club, Amazon Prime and Walmart Plus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees