Cook - PRN

Good Samaritan; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous night and weekend shift difer

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Good Samaritan Windsor Water Valley is seeking a PRN Food Service Cook to prepare, cook and portion meals for residents and staff in a long-term care setting. You’ll follow menu guidelines, ensure sanitation, and maintain food quality across service lines.

The role requires basic math, good teamwork, and the ability to work varied shifts; Serv Safe may be required depending on location, with training provided as needed. Benefits and daily earnings access are offered where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Serv Safe may be required depending on location.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, assembles, cooks and portions food for residents, staff and visitors within menu and dietary guidelines.
• Adheres to HACCP guidelines and maintains sanitation in cooking and serving areas.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food and equipment and communicates with team members.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serv Safe certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS CO Windsor Water Vly

Location: Windsor, CO

Address: 805 Compassion Dr, Windsor, CO 80550, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $16.25 - $24.75

Department Details

At Good Samaritan Water Valley, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!
Good Samaritan at Windsor specializes in long term care services to include Assisted Living, and Independent Housing.

What’s In It For You

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Job Summary

Prepares, assemble baked goods, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility, preparing and serving food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements. Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation. Performs washing and cleaning duties to insure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas. Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. Prepares and provides the highest quality and safest food possible to patients/residents, co-workers, team members and guests.
Works with many internal customers, requiring above average communication as well as excellent team work skills.
Displays ability to cook, function and thrive in a dynamic and changing culinary environment. Follows standardized recipes and Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines to prepare, store and use food and food products. Documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes to assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus. Operates equipment such as, but not limited to, mixers, slicers, kettles, combination ovens, food grinders, food processors, ovens, stovetops, induction burners, grills, deep fat fryers, knives, dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators and freezers.
Possesses ability to work independently when necessary. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. Exhibits understanding of basic math to appropriately measure alongside displaying proficiency in reading and understanding recipes. Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Possesses ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions. Ability to perform basic math. Minimum of six months of applicable experience preferred. On-the-job training will be provided.
Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame. Additional endorsements to Serv Safe may be required depending upon location. Fulfill annual continuing education requirements of the department and facility including departmental meetings, safety education and mandatory in-services.
Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending upon location requirements.
Depending on location, may be required to drive. Valid Driver’s License may be required.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0274799

Job Function: Facilities and General Services

Featured: No