Culinary Services, Cook (FT)

Gunnison Valley Health; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifestyle Spending Account

Tuition reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Headspace subscription

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted fitness membership

Job summary

Gunnison Valley Health is seeking a dedicated cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare meals with care, serve meals and snacks promptly, and assist with menu planning to keep food quality high.

Responsibilities include inventory management, documentation, staff training, and ensuring meal quantities meet requirements. A strong team culture and comprehensive benefits support your growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of two years in high volume food preparation.
• Licenses/Certification: "Safe-Serve" manager certification, or willingness to enroll in HACCP training.
• Colorado Driver’s License required within six months of employment and maintained thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Assist Culinary Director with preparation of meals served in a high quality manner that reflect positively on the department and facility.
• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner.
• Assist with required documentation.
• Help with menu planning to promote food quality and variety.
• Assist in maintaining proper inventory levels, as well as rotation and cleanliness of storage areas.
• Improve professional knowledge 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Meal service

Documentation

Menu planning

Inventory management

Training

Quality control

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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 patients with every meal that you make.

We have a strong team culture, schedule stability and excellent benefits for your whole family!

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 401(a) match, up to 3%, 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, and an all-access subscription to LinkedIn Learning and Headspace.
• 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.

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

Status - FT

Compensation: $18.00 - $23.40/hr, depending on experience.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Equal Opportunity Employer
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