Lead Cook - Food and Nutrition Services

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Lead Cook - Food and Nutrition Services to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Requirements

Three years’ experience performing food preparation and/or service required.
ServSafe Food Handle - ANSI - American National Standards Institute required
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices sufficient to be able to establish priorities, assign and review work and resolve problems as required.
Knowledge of food safety techniques and HACCP guidelines.
Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment.
Knowledge of methods and procedures specific to maintaining sanitary food preparation conditions sufficient to be able to direct, coordinate and participate in the preparation of food.
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for preparing food for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions sufficient to be able to perform mathematical calculations.
Skill in prioritizing and coordinating activities to ensure effective and efficient completion of the work assignments.
Skill in analyzing and resolving problems related to the work assignment.
Skill in communicating and establishing effective working relationships with other employees, organizations and the public.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Formal culinary training preferred

Responsibilities

Organizes, directs, and coordinates functions and activities in the food service department to ensure regulatory compliance.
Alerts supervisor to problems and needs concerning equipment, supplies and staffing daily.
Plans, schedules, coordinates, and assigns work and establishes goals and priorities for Cook I, Cook II and Food Service Workers.
Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
Maintains and establishes departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs and health and safety standards.
Ensures standards of quality, hygiene, and efficiency are met throughout the food service operation.
Ensures that necessary sanitary levels are maintained throughout the food preparation process, and that all foods prepared meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste, and appearance.
Guide and assist in the training of Cook I, Cook II and Food Service Workers.
Monitors the preparation of food and produces small to large batch goods using advanced and full range of classical and contemporary cooking, plating and garnishing techniques.
Monitors the preparation of food and operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment to measure, blend, chop, slice and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption.
Cooks according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or number or portions to be served.
Resolves problems encountered by employees during the course of the assignment.
Responsible for requesting, stocking, organizing, and rotating products per HACCP guidelines.

Benefits

Generous paid time off
Fully paid parental leave
Exceptional retirement contributions
Comprehensive health coverage
Nationally recognized well-being programs
Tuition assistance
Career advancement pathways
Professional development
Meaningful financial advantages
Loan forgiveness eligibility
Employer contributions
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer