Cook

CommonSpirit Health; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Durango, Colorado is seeking a Food Service Worker responsible for preparing food for patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to safe cooking techniques and dietary requirements.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of foodservice experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include maintaining food safety standards, ensuring quality control during food preparation, and supporting cleaning duties in the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of foodservice experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Must obtain Food Handlers Permit if required by health code.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to dietary requirements.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in food preparation.
• Perform washing and cleaning duties in cooking areas.

Skills

Foodservice experience

Knowledge of safe cooking techniques

Ability to follow dietary requirements

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.
• Other duties as assigned by leader.

Job Requirements

• 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)