Retail Cook - Food and Nutrition Services

Denver Health•Denver, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Retail 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 Department Food Services Job Summary Under general supervision, prepares and cooks food for hospital patients, hospital employees and visitors. Prepares food according to recipes, menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served. Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures. Follows and implements HACCP guidelines. Complies with regulatory agency requirements.

Requirements

Less than 1 year required
Knowledge of food preparation techniques.
Ability to read and follow recipes.
Knowledge of and/or ability to learn safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment.
Knowledge of and/or ability to learn chemicals and equipment used to clean surface areas sufficient to be able to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Skill in understanding and following oral, illustrated, written or demonstrated instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Prepares and serves food to customers and/or patients at an a la carte and/or grill station.
Reads food order or receives verbal instructions, and cooks food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
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.
Take and record food and refrigeration temperatures on the appropriate HACCP logs. Document corrective actions.
Alerts supervisor to problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies. Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies and equipment or other unusual conditions.
Maintains and establishes departmental policies, procedures, objections, quality assurance programs and health and safety standards.
Ensures that necessary sanitary levels are maintained thought the food preparation process, and that all foods prepared meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance.
May receive inventory, move or lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals requiring special diets.

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
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