Part-time Cook - The Commons

The Commons • Grand Junction, CO

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About The Position

The Cook prepares nutritious and attractive meals for residents at The Commons, an assisted living community operated by Hilltop Community Resources. The role includes preparing meal specials and daily food items, plating orders, following food safety requirements, managing food and supply storage, supporting catering, and cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment and work areas. The Cook is expected to act ethically and professionally in alignment with Hilltop’s values and its standards for treating coworkers and residents, including being consistent, kind, transparent, and maintaining appropriate boundaries.

This is a part-time, variable-schedule position. Shifts are based on availability and program and staffing needs. The starting wage range is $17.85 to $18.74 per hour. Employment requires background checks and health clearances, including a tuberculosis skin test and influenza vaccination, as well as any other required vaccination. The application period ends November 6, 2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, three to six months of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Colorado identification card.
• Food Handler’s Card.
• Complete required background checks and health clearances, including a tuberculosis skin test, influenza vaccination, and any other required vaccination.

Nice To Haves

• Serve Safe Certification.
• De-Escalation Training.
• Hands-on cooking experience, which may come from home cooking, restaurant work, formal culinary training, or private-chef work.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior aligned with Hilltop’s Assisted Living Communities values and standards for treating colleagues and residents.
• Prepare basic meal specials, daily prep items, soups, sauces, and desserts from scratch according to the Food Service Manager’s specifications.
• Prepare and plate meal orders using proper food handling and presentation.
• Follow Mesa County and Colorado Department of Health food-handling regulations, including hand washing, temperature logs, and sanitizing food-service equipment.
• Check that received food and supplies are at the correct temperature and in proper condition; rotate and stock supplies according to health codes and the Food Service Manager’s specifications.
• Assist with catering duties as needed.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, and bus tubs; store them safely; and deep clean, sweep, and mop as assigned.
• Inspect and maintain appropriate chemicals for the dishwasher.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and in people’s lives.
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit employees’ needs; this specific position has a part-time variable schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED