Cook

Eben Ezer Lutheran Care; Colorado; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Telehealth

401K

Paid leave

Scholarship program

Job summary

Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in Colorado is seeking a Full-Time Cook to prepare daily menus in line with planned recipes and dietary orders. You will ensure high-quality meals for residents and staff, adhering to HACCP and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include menu development assistance, maintaining production records, and delivering meals attractively. The role requires strong English reading/writing skills and a commitment to patient and staff well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Excellent sensory perception for food quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food per planned menus, recipes, and special diet orders.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Display and serve hot and cold foods attractively.
• Follow HACCP and sanitation practices.
• Complete monthly audits per state regulations.
• Assist with menu development.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Follow infection control procedures and HIPAA privacy rules.

Skills

Food safety awareness

English literacy

Time management

Resident communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Safety Certification

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM!*** Full-Time Cook Position Available ***Primary Job Purpose: Prepare daily menu items in accordance with local, state, and federal foodstandards, facility and department policies, and in accordance with the planned menu, in the timeallotted, to ensure that residents/staff/guests receive high-quality, adequate, and accurate food.Customer Service: Adherence to the MOSES program to include Mission, Ownership, Success,Excellence and Service.Essential Job Functions:Practice the Values, the Mission, and Philosophy of Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center.Assist with the menu development.Prepare food in accordance with planned menus, standardized recipes and special diet orders.Maintain production records accurately and consistently.Handle, store, and provide food and supplies following safe food handling practices to prevent food-borne illness.Ensure that all food service policies and procedures, including HACCP procedures, are followed. Follow established safety and sanitation practices.Display and serve hot and cold foods in an appropriate and attractive manner.Maintain and care for department equipment and supplies.Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions when performing daily tasks.Complete monthly audits according to State regulations.Must maintain confidentiality of all work-related information according to HIPAA regulations.Assure residents rights, privacy, and HIPAA regulations are followed.In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Eben Ezer needs or requirements.Qualifications, Education, and Experience: High school diploma or equivalency, preferred. FoodSafety Certification is required. Must be able to read and write English.Other Skills and Abilities:Excellent sensory perception; ability to distinguish differences in taste, smell, vision, and hearing to evaluate the quality of food.Maintain punctuality when reporting to work and leaving work.Ability to manage time and resources effectively.Ability to communicate well with residents, their families, and other staff to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.Ability to think critically, be detail-oriented, be flexible, work well with peers, work under supervision, handle multiple interruptions, and work on multiple tasks throughout the day.Must be able to use initiative and judgment in maintaining assigned area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.Must exhibit a positive attitude; be courteous, compassionate, and respectful to residents, families, and co-workers.Non-Essential Job Functions: May participate in Eben Ezer committees. Attend and participate inin-service training programs within the department and facility.Material and Equipment used but not limited to: Employee will work with a variety ofcommercial grade equipment located in the kitchen area such as; steam tables, ovens, stoves,utensils, commercial dishwasher, etc. Employee will use a variety of cleaning equipment to cleanthe area worked in.Working Environment/Physical Activities: Must be able to walk and stand entire shift. Use ofhands to handle, feel, and reach. Employee will walk, stand, sit, bend, climb, reach, stoop, kneel,crouch; lift, push carts/wheelchairs, and keyboarding during work hours. Must be able to lift andcarry 0-50 pounds by self and 50+ pounds occasionally with assistance. Must be able to push/pullup to 250 pounds regularly using a cart/wheelchair. The employee is constantly exposed to avariety of environments, including exposure to heat, water, grease, chemicals, electric and radianthazards, noise, odors, unpredictable situations, and many interruptions. The employee isfrequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions in the kitchen/dishwashing area. Is subject tophysically ill residents as well as hostile and emotionally upset residents and/or families.Working Hours: 7-10 hour shifts as scheduled. May include any combination of day or eveningand will include weekends and holidays. Schedule may vary, based on needs and supervisordiscretion.Working Location: This is not a remote position and work must be performed in person.BENEFITS OFFEREDFull-time opportunities include:3 different Medical Insurance options – with two that qualify for an HAS account, offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employmentDental & Vision Insurance - offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employmentFree Telehealth Coverage – free access to general medicine doctors, mental health therapists and psychiatrist, dermatologists, nutrition counseling, neck and back care and expert medical advise (offered at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment)Free AD&D and basic life insurance – after 1 year of serviceMany Voluntary Benefits Available – Life and AD&D, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity (offered to full and part-time team members)Other Benefits –401K with generous matchingAccrued Paid Leave Time, Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term SickFood available daily with our dining services teamAccess to employee discount programsScholarship Programs