Cook

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality hospital meals for patients, staff and visitors in Colorado Springs, following safe cooking practices and healthcare regulations. The role emphasizes accurate portioning, food temperatures, and sanitation in a fast-paced environment.

You will prepare meals according to menus and dietary restrictions, handle labeling and storage, operate commercial kitchen equipment, and maintain quality standards while supporting patient care needs.

Qualifications

• One year of previous restaurant or institutional cooking experience
• Strong communication skills; ability to read, write and speak English
• Preferred: High School Diploma/G.E.D., Food Service Safe Certification, Culinary training, hospital food service experience

Responsibilities

• Cooks all foods according to the standardized recipes.
• Ensures that all food prepared meets existing standards for quality, freshness, taste, and appearance, maintaining quality product freshness as assured by proper label dating and rotation.
• Prepares food items according to patientspecific restrictions and established schedules.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate commercial food preparation equipment.
• Practices proper portion control on a consistent basis.
• Follows proper food handling procedures by checking for appropriate food temperatures.

Skills

Cooking skills

English communication

Safety and sanitation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Service Safe Certification

Culinary training

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cook, you will prepare high-quality food for patients, staff, and visitors, meticulously following safe cooking techniques and complying with all state and federal regulations for healthcare environments.

Every day you will prepare and serve food according to menu and dietary requirements, modifying for allergies, and using various kitchen equipment. You will adhere to healthcare foodservice standards, monitor food temperatures, prevent cross-contamination, maintain food labeling and storage, and perform washing/cleaning duties to ensure sanitation.

To be successful in this role, you will possess proven cooking skills, a strong understanding of therapeutic diets and food allergies, meticulous attention to safety and sanitation (including temperature control), and the ability to work efficiently within a healthcare foodservice environment.

• Cooks all foods according to the standardized recipes.
• Ensures that all food prepared meets existing standards for quality, freshness, taste, and appearance, maintaining quality product freshness as assured by proper label dating and rotation.
• Prepares food items according to patientspecific restrictions and established schedules.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate commercial food preparation equipment.
• Practices proper portion control on a consistent basis.
• Follows proper food handling procedures by checking for appropriate food temperatures.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of previous restaurant or institutional cooking experience
• Strong communication skills; ability to read, write and speak English

Preferred

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Food Service Safe Certification
• Culinary training
• Experience in hospital food service setting

Where You'll Work

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs' community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado's home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical transport service. It's an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.