Cook (Full Time)
About The Position
Morrison Living is hiring a full-time Cook at Dayspring Villa in Denver, Colorado. The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and company standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, and ensures quality food service at all times. The position offers shift meals and a uniform. The stated pay range is $19.29 to $20.00 per hour. The Cook prepares and serves food according to standardized recipes and schedules, ensuring correct portions, temperatures, presentation, and taste. The role includes maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safe food-handling practices; operating and maintaining kitchen equipment; assisting with production planning, records, ordering, and receiving; and promptly reporting maintenance needs, equipment problems, and accidents. The Cook follows HACCP standards and company safety procedures, including the specified protective equipment and footwear requirements. The schedule is full time, with days varying and shifts of either 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Requirements
- Prior cooking experience is required.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions and meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
- Serve meals or prepare them for delivery, ensuring correct portions, required standards, appropriate temperatures, and attractive presentation.
- Taste prepared food items.
- Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the assigned work area during service periods.
- Clean the kitchen after preparation and service and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
- Store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures; keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat; and store food and supplies according to standards.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
- Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
- Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
- Report maintenance needs, faulty equipment, and accidents to the supervisor immediately.
- Attend in-service and safety meetings.
- Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
- Work safely while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
- Follow company policies and safety procedures, including using required cut-resistant gloves, protective gloves for hot items, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free shift meals
- Free uniform
- Colorado Paid Sick Leave
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and the Choice Auto and Home Program
- Paid Time Off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
