Cook I

Christian Living Communities; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook I to join their team. In this role, you will assist in food preparation and maintain high standards of sanitation and safety. This position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive while making a difference in the lives of older adults. Join a forward-thinking organization recognized for its commitment to diversity and excellence in senior living. If you're passionate about food service and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Retirement (with match)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Must have excellent customer service skills and ability to work in a team.
• Experience in quantity food preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cook with food preparation and serving meals.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in food handling.
• Help with clean-up duties and storage of deliveries.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Standards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• CO Posted Wage: Starting pay is $16 / hour
• CO Job Titles: Cook I

Company Description

Christian Living Communities (CLC) | Cappella Living Solutions (CLS) are dedicated to and known for shattering the stereotypes of aging services. Our team is revolutionizing senior living communities by breaking down barriers and embracing the wisdom, experience and vitality of our elders! In other words, we are working to create citizenship for all those who work and live in our Communities.

We welcome people of all beliefs, or non-beliefs, and we welcome and encourage people from all faiths and backgrounds to apply to our positions. At CLC - Cappella, we believe that a diverse workforce with a wealth of experiences and talents helps our entire organization through fresh ideas and perspectives, opportunities for innovation, and better practices.We believe that by honoring and celebrating our diversity, we create unity.

In some cases, the information in a job description may have skills that you are not sure are in line with your previous experience.If your experience is close to what you see listed here, and if you have valid licensure/certification (if required), please still consider applying with us.We have found that diversity of experience and skills, combined with a passion for working with older adults makes for an excellent team member. We are serious about providing equal pay for equal work, and post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges so you know what to expect!

We are also excited to have received the “Worlds Best Workplace” designation for 2024 – 2025 which came through our own Employee’s positive feedback about our workplace!

Job Description

Position Summary

Assist the Cook with food preparation. Responsible for preparing specific food items as required. May assist in serving meals. Assists with maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety in handling foods, equipment and supplies.

• Assist Cook on meal line as needed and/or with grill items.
• Assists wait staff in dining room as needed.
• Responsible for preparing and distributing snacks and/or nourishments.
• Assists with receiving and storage of deliveries.
• Assists with clean-up duties as needed.
• Maintain proper rotation of items from salad bar and refrigerators.
• Ensure items are labeled and dated.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• At least three months experience in quantity food preparation in a health care facility or hospitability industry preferred.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Stands, bends and moves continuously during working hours.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• May interact with residents, family members, and visitors.

Additional Information

If you are considering a position at Christian Living Communities | Cappella Living Solutions, we have a wide range of benefits to consider! These may vary based on the status of the role (PT, FT, or PRN).

• Retirement (with match)

• Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance

We envision a warm and welcoming environment for all residents, team members, family members, and members of our communities – a place of belonging. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process.

We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range. This position will be accepting applications through 05/20/2025. Job posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.