Compassionate Cook - Veteran Center Dining Services

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), through the Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services, operates the Colorado State Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle, offering skilled nursing care for veterans and eligible family members.

The facility seeks a food service worker to prepare meals, follow safety standards, and provide dining services across residence units. Shift pattern includes Tue–Sat, 11:00 am to 7:30 pm, with essential service designation.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in an occupational field related to the work.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all aspects of meals to comply with food safety standards, visual appeal, appropriate temperature, texture, and palatability for residents.
• Follows standardized recipes and therapeutic worksheets for correct portion sizes and texture.
• Serves and delivers food in the correct portions, proper temperatures, and in an aesthetically appealing manner.
• Provides dining services for residents in main or private dining rooms depending on need and occasion.
• Prepares and distributes resident snacks and supplements to all neighborhoods.

Skills

Experience in related field

Job description

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), through the Office of Adult, Aging and Disability Services, operates the Colorado State Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle, offering skilled nursing care for veterans and eligible family members.

The facility seeks a food service worker to prepare meals, follow safety standards, and provide dining services across residence units. Shift pattern includes Tue–Sat, 11:00 am to 7:30 pm, with essential service designation.