Culinarian

Paycom - ATS; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision Care

Wellness Program

Telemedicine

Job summary

RMHCS in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Culinarian to prepare and provide meals for all functions as directed by the Food Services Manager. Responsibilities include ensuring sanitary practices, seasoning and cooking per recipes, portioning and garnishing, and maintaining safety standards.

The role supports multiple day centers with potential driving between locations; requires a valid Food Handler's license and at least 1 year in food service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in food service industry.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Food Handler's License prior to start date; ongoing certification required.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License with good driving record and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect food preparation areas for sanitary practices.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or judgment.
• Observe and test foods to determine if cooked sufficiently.
• Weight, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Portion, arrange and garnish food for service.
• Regulate oven, broiler, grill temperatures.
• Assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Bake, roast, broil and steam foods.
• Prepare fruits and vegetables for consumption.
• Estimate expected food consumption.
• Bake breads, rolls, cakes and pastries.
• Prepare relishes and hors d’oeuvres.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Results Oriented

Personal Credibility

Quality Focus

People Focus

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Location - Colorado Springs, CO 80909, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.10 - $20.82 Hourly, POSITION SUMMARY: This Culinarian is responsible for preparing and providing meals for all functions of RMHCS as directed by the Food Services Manager.

MISSION

Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence

COMPETENCIES

• Technical Expertise


• Problem Solving


• Teamwork


• Effective Communication


• Results Oriented


• Personal Credibility


• Quality Focus


• People Focus


• Flexibility

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food handling practices


• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience


• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling or piercing with utensils


• Weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment


• Portion, arrange and garnish food and serve to patrons


• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters


• Substitute or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods


• Bake, roast, broil and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods


• Wash, peel, cut and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption


• Estimate expected food consumption


• Bake breads, rolls, cakes and pastries


• Prepare relishes and hors d’oeuvres


• Clean food preparation areas


• Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards


• Other duties as requested/assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Minimum of 1 year experience in food service industry


• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Food Handler's License (or Food Handler's Card/Certificate) prior to start date; maintenance of current certification required throughout employment


• Must possess a valid, current Colorado Driver's License with a driving record in good standing and in compliance with Company policy; valid personal automobile insurance must be maintained throughout employment


• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers


• Basic computer skills to include sending and receiving emails


• Working knowledge of large-quantity meal preparation, menu planning, and routine reporting to the Head Chef required


• Position may require driving between day center locations to transport meals or other items


• Must be flexible to rotate across Explorer, Pikes Peak, and Quail Lake Day Center locations; all shifts originate and conclude at Pikes Peak

We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including

• Medical and Prescription Drug


• Dental


• Vision Care


• Wellness Program


• Telemedicine Program


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Health Savings Account


• Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment


• Company Paid Long-Term Disability


• Voluntary Life Insurance


• Voluntary Short-Term Disability


• Accidental Injury Insurance


• Critical Illness


• Hospital Indemnity


• 403(b) Savings Plan


• Legal Shield and IDShield


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Paid Time-Off plan

Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time,part-time,or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.