Community Kitchen Cook: Full-Time, Impactful Role

Hilltop Community Resources; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Flexible schedules

Full-time role

Development opportunities

Supportive environment

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Hilltop Community Resources in Grand Junction, CO, is seeking a dedicated kitchen assistant to prepare nutritious meals for residents at The Commons. You will handle daily prep, cook basic soups and desserts, and plate orders with proper sanitation and presentation.

The role emphasizes adherence to health regulations and teamwork within a supportive setting. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years of age, and Colorado ID; Food Handler’s Card is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 3–6 months related experience or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Colorado Identification Card required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior aligned with Hilltop's values and policies.
• Complete basic meal prep, daily prep cooking, and prepare soups, sauces and desserts from scratch per Food Service Manager's specs.
• Prepare and plate meal orders with proper food handling and presentation.
• Follow Colorado health regulations and proper food handling, including hand washing, temperature logs, and sanitation.
• Rotate and stock supplies per health codes and Food Service Manager's specs.
• Assist with catering duties as needed.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing dishes and kitchen areas; deep clean and mop as assigned.
• Inspect and maintain dishwasher chemicals.
• Address special skill requests as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hilltop Community Resources in Grand Junction, CO, is seeking a dedicated kitchen assistant to prepare nutritious meals for residents at The Commons. You will handle daily prep, cook basic soups and desserts, and plate orders with proper sanitation and presentation.

The role emphasizes adherence to health regulations and teamwork within a supportive setting. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years of age, and Colorado ID; Food Handler’s Card is required.