Cook

Commonspirit-Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services in Colorado Springs seeks a dedicated Cook to prepare meals for patients, staff, and visitors, following safety guidelines and dietary requirements. The role supports quality control through recipe adherence and consistent food quality.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of foodservice experience and a HS diploma or equivalent. A Food Handlers Permit may be required within 30 days of hire, and physical work is involved.

Qualifications

• One year of foodservice experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Food Handlers Permit within 30 days if required by state/county/local health code.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food according to menu and dietary requirements using kitchen equipment.
• Follows health and safety guidelines, monitors temperatures, prevents cross-contamination, maintains hygiene.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation in cooking and serving areas.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Foodservice experience

Safety compliance

Meal prep

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Slicers

Ovens

Job description

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

Prepares food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment. Supports quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency.

• 1. Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
• 2. Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.
• 3. Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• 4. Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.
• 5. Other duties as assigned by leader.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified Cook candidates will need the following:

• One (1) year foodservice experience. High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• If a Food Handlers Permit is a requirement by your state, county or local health code, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire.*

Physical Requirements -Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

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. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with 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 like 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.