Cook

Vail Health; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Certification reimbursement

Annual supplemental educational funds

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with immediate?

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Wellness reimbursement

Recreation discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vail Health, a leading mountain healthcare system in Colorado, invites an experienced Cook to join our hospital kitchen. You will prepare and cook meals following hospital recipes and dietary guidelines while upholding food safety standards.

Join a mission-driven team with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits. Shifts are typically morning through early evening, with no late-night work and rotating weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen/food service experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Positive attitude and teamwork focus.
• Flexible scheduling including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hospital meals per recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and safety practices.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to meet daily service needs.
• Assist with inventory, prep, and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Deliver high-quality meals with consistency and presentation.

Job description

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

At Vail Health, we’re not just serving meals—we’re nourishing our patients, visitors, and staff with care, creativity, and quality ingredients. If you have a passion for food and a heart for service, we’d love to welcome you to our kitchen.

Work-Life Balance-Friendly Hours

This Cook position primarily follows a morning through early evening schedule, with shifts typically ending before dinner service.

No late-night shifts!

Sample schedule: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM or 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM (rotating weekends and holidays required).

Why Join Us

• Work in a beautiful mountain town with access to world-class skiing, hiking, and biking
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to community health
• Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including:
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement and education support
• Wellness incentives and employee housing support (if eligible)

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook meals following hospital recipes and dietary guidelines
• Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and safety practices
• Collaborate with a dynamic kitchen team to meet daily service needs
• Assist with inventory, prep, and maintaining a clean work environment
• Deliver high-quality meals with a strong focus on consistency and presentation

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a kitchen, restaurant, or food service setting preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
• Flexibility with scheduling, including weekends and holidays

Make a Difference Through Food

Whether you're preparing meals for patients recovering in our care or fueling the healthcare heroes who work here, your role as a Cook at Vail Health is essential. You'll be part of a supportive, fun, and hard-working team that takes pride in what we do—every plate, every shift.

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:: $20 USD - $23.25 USD