Cook

UCHealth; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Cook to join their team at the Med Center of the Rockies in Loveland. The role involves preparing food for patients, following recipes, and maintaining sanitary work conditions. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in food preparation. UCHealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403(b) with employer matching contributions

Paid time off (PTO)

Employer-paid life and disability coverage

Education benefits for employees

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in relevant roles is required.
• Completion of a basic competency test in lieu of degree may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food for distribution to patients and cafeteria.
• Follows standardized recipes and plans cooking schedules with supervisors.
• Adheres to guidelines on food storage, handling, and sanitation.

Skills

Critical thinking

Judgement

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Description

• Location: UCHealth UCHlth Med Ctr of the Rockies, US:CO:Loveland
• Department: MCR Food Nutrition
• FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shift: Flex
• Pay: $19.10 - $24.83 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
  
  

Summary

Cooks and prepares food for distribution to patients, the cafeteria, and catering services.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menu and special orders to determine types and quantities of food items to be prepared.
• Follows standardized recipes in preparation of all foods. Plans cooking schedule with supervisor and/or exec chef to ensure food will be ready at specified times.
• Confers with supervisor and/or exec chef regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers.
• Adheres to all applicable guidelines regarding the storage, handling and preparation of food as well as in the sanitation and maintenance of work area.
  
  

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED, or in lieu of HS/GED, satisfactory completion of UCHealth-administered basic competency test is required.
• 1 year of experience.
  
  

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
  
  

Loan Repayment

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
  
  

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

Who We Are (uchealth.org)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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