Compassionate Senior Living Cook | Flexible Schedule

Epic Healthcare; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful work environment

Competitive Wages and Benefit Package

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Overtime Pay

401(k)

Job summary

Woodlake Legacy Senior Living is hiring a Cook to provide nutritious meals for residents while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. You will follow menus designed for seniors, support infection control, and coordinate with the Culinary Lead on shortages and equipment issues.

The role requires 2+ years of cooking experience, food safety certification, and comfort working in a healthcare setting. Occasional early mornings or evenings may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Cook.
• Cook/Dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care home or other related medical facility is preferred but not required.
• Experience in cooking a variety of food in large quantities.
• Food Handlers or Serv Safe certification.
• Experience with food preparation and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe culinary environment in the facility using strict infection control procedures.
• Kitchen and equipment will be clean and organized at all times. Safe food temperatures will be maintained at all times according to regulations.
• Dishes will be cleaned and properly stored after every meal.
• Follow the provided food menu for nutritionally sound meals, with the needs and preferences of the residents kept in mind.
• Contact the Lead or Resident Services Manager to assist in Health Department inspections if they occur on your shift.
• Prepare and offer nourishing meals and snacks using as many non-processed foods as possible.
• Report shortages or needs of snacks or meal ingredients to the Culinary Lead.
• Report any broken or malfunctioning equipment to Culinary Lead immediately.
• May be asked to take extra shifts or help with special occasions.
• This may include early morning or evening hours.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Nutrition knowledge

Large quantity cooking

Infection control awareness

Education

Serv Safe certification

Job description

Woodlake Legacy Senior Living is hiring a Cook to provide nutritious meals for residents while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment. You will follow menus designed for seniors, support infection control, and coordinate with the Culinary Lead on shortages and equipment issues.

The role requires 2+ years of cooking experience, food safety certification, and comfort working in a healthcare setting. Occasional early mornings or evenings may be required.