Cook

Lowry Hills Care & Rehabilitation Center; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Ongoing Training & Career Development

Job summary

Lowry Hills Care & Rehabilitation Center in Aurora, Colorado, is seeking a dedicated individual for their Dietary Services Team. Your role will focus on preparing and serving meals, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and contributing to a positive dining experience for residents.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and some experience in large-scale cooking. This position offers competitive pay rates ranging from $20.00 to $24.00 per hour based on experience, along with medical and dental benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook in a large-scale cooking operation preferred.
• Work experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Ensure food safety regulations are followed.
• Assist with food ordering, storage, and preparation.

Skills

Meal preparation and service

Knowledge of food safety guidelines

Ability to work in a team

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Kitchen utensils and equipment

Food processing equipment

Job description

Come join our Dietary Services Team!

Have you ever wanted to begin a career in Healthcare? Sharing your skills and experience in the dietary department is a great way to introduce or reintroduce yourself to the medical field, in a field where you can grow in so many ways. Our 108 bed facility in Aurora, Colorado is seeking candidates who have a love for creating wonderful meals for those in need, then facilitating a great dining experience for our residents could be how you contribute to their wellbeing.

Why Join Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation?

At Join Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation, we believe our team is the foundation of exceptional care. We are proud to foster a workplace culture built on compassion, respect, and professional growth. Whether you're providing direct care or supporting our operations, your contributions are deeply valued and make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents and their families.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salaries that recognize your skills and dedication
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance to support your health and well-being
• Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can recharge and take care of what matters most
• Tapcheck – Access your earned wages before payday
• Ongoing Training & Career Development to help you grow professionally
• A collaborative and inclusive team environment where your voice matters

Join us and become part of a community that cares deeply—for our residents, for each other, and for the future of skilled nursing care.

Shifts available from 5am to 1 pm and 11 am to 8 pm

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $24.00/hour based on experience

Position Description

Responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparation, meal service, and equipment cleaning. Safely and efficiently provides nutritionally appropriate food. Ensures the provision of quality food service and nutrition care in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

QUALIFICIATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; Follows standardized recipes.
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixer, food slicer, steamer, food processor, convention oven, range and tilt skillet; Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams food items to prepare for consumption
• Prepares consistency modified and diet foods appropriately; Prepares and assists with special function meals.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Prepares and serves food attractively using gravies, sauces and garnishes as on menu; Tests and observes food by tasting for palatability.
• Monitors and records food temperatures prior to meal service.
• Makes and records menu changes under the direction of the supervisor; Uses nutrition equivalent substitutes when required and refers to supervisor or registered dietitian for approval.
• Uses proper hand washing techniques; Thaws foods appropriately; Stores food using correct packaging and labeling; Uses gloves appropriately and changes when required; Checks refrigerators and freezers for correct temperatures.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; Sweeps and mops kitchen floors when assigned; Takes trash to dumpster if assigned; Washes pots and pans when assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager, Dietary Aide is accountable to the Cook.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Affirmative Action Statement

Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to recruit, hire, and promote individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are proud to be an affirmative action employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, it is the policy of the facility to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.