Cook

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to enhance the dining experience for residents and visitors. In this role, you will prepare and cook a variety of meals, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You'll oversee kitchen operations and collaborate with team members to create a dignified atmosphere for all. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values respect, initiative, and collaboration while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and communicate effectively.
• Experience in food service or kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to established menu and recipes.
• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure safety standards.
• Support a caring atmosphere for residents and families.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Practices

Menu Planning

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-2 years related experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Aspens at Fort Collins - Fort Collins, CO

Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Description

Summary: Responsible for enhancing and improving the SRIM Management experience specifically in Artful Dining for residents, families, and visitors. Demonstrates and promotes SRMMG’s core value of the Golden Rule: treating others as you would like to be treated. Prepares and cooks a variety of food for residents, families, and visitors. Oversees the work of other food service staff involved in cooking, performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepares all food according to the established menu.
2. Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of food following standardized recipes.
3. Assumes responsibility for total kitchen operations and handles all situations in the kitchen according to established policies and procedures.
4. Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.
5. Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen, and food storage areas daily.
6. Prepares suggestions for menu or recipe changes that adhere to dietician guidelines to utilize surplus foods and supplies.
7. Oversees proper food handling and utilization to prevent contamination, increase quality, and reduce costs.
8. Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and staff.
9. Responds promptly and courteously to resident and family requests for assistance.
10. Communicates effectively in a language understandable to each resident.
11. Maintains a safe environment free of hazards that could cause harm or falls.
12. Practices good body mechanics and safe work habits.
13. Reports safety hazards immediately to supervisors.
14. Follows policies in emergency situations.
15. Works collaboratively with team members and management.
16. Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude towards work, residents, families, visitors, staff, and management.
17. Adheres to attendance and call-off policies.
18. Attends trainings, in-services, and mandatory meetings.
19. Wears clean and appropriate attire per dress code policy.
20. Refers all resident care inquiries from families and visitors to the supervisor.
21. Complies with HIPAA regulations.
22. May assist in training new dining staff.
23. Shows initiative, seeks additional information, and offers solutions.
24. Handles special projects or assignments outside regular duties.
25. Coordinates culinary assistants’ work.
26. Performs other duties as assigned.

*Essential Functions

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Language Ability: Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate effectively in simple instructions and brief correspondence.

Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed or uninvolved instructions.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED, or 1-2 years related experience/training, or equivalent.

Physical Demands: Regularly stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk, hear; frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, taste, smell; occasionally sit, climb, balance; lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: Occasionally exposed to bloodborne pathogens; reasonable accommodations available.