Dietary Cook

Epic Healthcare; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful work environment

Competitive wages and benefits package

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Overtime pay

401(k)

Job summary

Woodland Estates Senior Living in Denver, CO is hiring a Cook to maintain a safe kitchen, prepare nutritionally sound meals, and support residents with high-quality care. The role requires at least 2 years of cooking experience and proficiency in English.

Certifications in food safety are preferred; hospital or long-term care kitchen experience is valued. The position may involve early morning or evening hours and potential overtime in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years experience as a Cook.
• Must be able to write, speak, and read in English.
• Cook/Dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care home or other related medical facility is preferred but not required.
• Experience in cooking a variety of food in large quantities.
• Food Handlers or Serv Safe certification.
• Experience with food preparation and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe culinary environment in the facility with proper infection control.
• Keep kitchen and equipment clean and organized; maintain safe food temperatures.
• Dishes cleaned and stored after every meal.
• Follow the provided menu to serve nutritionally sound meals for residents.
• Assist in Health Department inspections if requested by Lead or RM.
• Prepare nourishing meals and snacks using minimally processed foods.
• Report shortages or needs to Culinary Lead.
• Report broken or malfunctioning equipment to Culinary Lead.

Skills

Cooking

English proficiency

Food safety knowledge

Meal planning

Education

Serv Safe certification

Job description

Now Hiring: Cook

Woodland Estates Senior Living is a pillar in senior living in Denver, CO. We approach every day with one goal: To improve the lives we touch through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion.

2500 S. Roslyn Street Denver, CO 80231

Why work for us?

• Caring and compassionate environment
• Opportunity for growth, success and longevity
• Come join employees who have become family!
• Supportive Management team

Benefits:

• Beautiful work environment
• Competitive Wages and Benefit Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Pay
• 401(k)

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe culinary environment in the facility using strict infection control procedures.
• Kitchen and equipment will be clean and organized at all times. Safe food temperatures will be maintained at all times according to regulations.
• Dishes will be cleaned and properly stored after every meal.
• Follow the provided food menu for nutritionally sound meals, with the needs and preferences of the residents kept in mind.
• Contact the Lead or Resident Services Manager to assist in Health Department inspections if they occur on your shift.
• Prepare and offer nourishing meals and snacks using as many non-processed foods as possible.
• Report shortages or needs of snacks or meal ingredients to the Culinary Lead.
• Report any broken or malfunctioning equipment to Culinary Lead immediately.
• May be asked to take extra shifts or help with special occasions.
• This may include early morning or evening hours.

Qualifications:

• Must have 2+ years experience as a Cook.
• Must be able to write, speak, and read in English.
• Cook/Dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care home or other related medical facility is preferred but not required.
• Experience in cooking a variety of food in large quantities.
• Food Handlers or Serv Safe certification.
• Experience with food preparation and nutrition.

Woodland Estates Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Oxford Health Group will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state, federal, or local law.