Cook - Senior Care Center, FT

Gunnison, CO; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 26,036 - 37,746; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401A retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gunnison Valley Health is looking for a dedicated culinary professional to join our team in Gunnison, Colorado. In this full-time position, you will prepare high-quality meals for our residents, ensuring that every dish is delicious and nutritious. With a pay range of $18.90 to $27.40 per hour based on experience, you will also enjoy a range of benefits including healthcare and a generous retirement plan.

This role requires at least a high school diploma, two years of experience in food preparation, and a willingness to acquire required certifications. Join us to make a meaningful difference through your culinary skills!

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in high volume food preparation or equivalent training.
• Safe-Serve manager certification, or willingness to enroll in HACCP training required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Culinary Director with meal preparation.
• Serve meals and snacks timely.
• Help in menu planning for food quality.

Skills

High volume food preparation

Teamwork

Menu planning

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you love cooking with a purpose? Then, this role is for you! Become a valued part of our care team and brighten the days of our residents with every meal that you make.

$2500 Sign N Stay Bonus!

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar retirement match that increases with your years of service, there are other great perks including:

• Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan.
• Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
• Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
• Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse

Requirements:

Education: High School diploma, or equivalent, required.

Experience: Minimum of two years in high volume food preparation, or equivalent training, preferred, though we are willing to train the right person.

Licenses/Certification: "Safe-Serve" manager certification, or willingness to enroll in HACCP training, required. Must be eligible for a Colorado Driver’s License; valid Colorado Driver’s License required within six (6) months of employment and maintained current thereafter.

What will you do?

• Assist Culinary Director with preparation of meals served in a high quality manner the reflect positively on the department and facility.
• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner
• Assist with required documentation
• Help with menu planning in order to promote food quality and variety
• Assist in maintaining proper inventory levels, as well as rotation and cleanliness of storage areas
• Improve professional knowledge and competence by attending educational opportunities requested by Culinary director
• Help to train new employees
• Evaluate menu items to ensure proper quantities are served in accordance with requirements

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally – Walking, sitting, change position, reaching, reach across midline, feeling, crouching, stooping, stairs lifting/lowering 50 lbs, carrying 20 lbs, pushing/pulling 50 lbs
• Frequently – Standing, handling, pinching
• Continuously – See with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance

Shift – 8 Hours. Status – FT.

Compensation: $18.90 - $27.40/hr, depending on experience.

Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.
• Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.
• Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
• Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

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