Cook

EPIC Healthcare; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; 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

Woodland Estates Senior Living in Denver, CO is seeking a Cook to join our caring team. The role supports nourishing meals for residents in a senior living setting, following our menu and nutritional guidelines.

You will maintain a clean kitchen, adhere to infection control, and work with the Culinary Lead to ensure safe temperatures, proper storage, and timely service. Flexibility for early or evening shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a cook in a food service setting.
• Must be able to write, speak, and read English fluently.
• Experience cooking large quantities for residents or patients preferred.
• Food Handlers or Serv Safe certification required or preferred.
• Experience with hospital or long-term care dining is a plus.
• Ability to plan meals with nutritional considerations for residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe culinary environment with infection control procedures.
• Keep kitchen and equipment clean and organized; maintain safe food temperatures.
• Wash dishes and store meals properly after service.
• Follow the provided menu while considering resident needs and preferences.
• Coordinate with Lead/Manager for health inspections if needed.
• Prepare nourishing meals and snacks using minimally processed foods.
• Report shortages to Culinary Lead and equipment issues immediately.
• Notify Culinary Lead of any broken equipment or malfunctions.
• May take extra shifts or assist during special occasions; hours may vary.

Skills

Cook experience

English proficiency

Large-quantity cooking

Food safety certification

Healthcare facility cooking

Time management

Job description

Now Hiring: Cook

Woodland Estates Senior Living is a pillar in senior living in Denver, CO. We approach every day with one goal: To improve the lives we touch through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion.

2500 S. Roslyn Street Denver, CO 80231

Why work for us?

• Caring and compassionate environment

• Opportunity for growth, success and longevity

• Come join employees who have become family!

• Supportive Management team

Benefits:

• Beautiful work environment

• Competitive Wages and Benefit Package

• Flexible Schedule

• Paid Time Off

• Overtime Pay

• 401(k)

Now Hiring: Cook

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 willbe 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 andpreferences of the residents kept in mind.

• Contact the Lead or Resident Services Manager to assist in Health Department inspections ifthey occur on your shift.

• Prepare and offer nourishing meals and snacks using as many non-processed foods aspossible.

• 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 earlymorning or evening hours.

Qualifications:

• Must have 2+ years experience as a Cook.

• Must be able to write, speak, and read in English.

• 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.

Woodland Estates Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Oxford Health Group will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state, federal, or local law.