Cook Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Colorado; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

403(b) Savings Plan

Life Assistance Program (LAP)

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off & Holidays & Training

Job summary

Abraxas Youth Family Services is hiring a Cook or Food Service Worker to join the kitchen team at Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center in Canon City. You will set up and stock stations, prepare meals, and ensure food quality in compliance with sanitation standards.

Applicants must be 21+, have a High School Diploma or equivalent, and be flexible for scheduling including nights and weekends. A criminal background check and drug screen are required as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Age 21+ required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Flexibility for scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces).
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
• Answer, report and follow instructions.
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food.
• Stock inventory appropriately.
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Skills

21+ age

HS diploma

Flexible schedule

Background check

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hiring a Cook or Food Service Worker to join us in our kitchen and be part of our amazing team at Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center in Canon City.

Who We Are:

Abraxas Youth Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.

• Medical Dental Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Savings Plan
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training

Cook duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff Answer, report and follow instructions
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customer

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and Holidays as needed.
• Non-communicable diseases physical exam.
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen.

Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization. As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees. As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.

Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.

At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work. If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abraxas Youth Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.