DINING SERVICES II

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Colorado is seeking a Food Service Worker for the Bruce McCandless Community Living Center in Colorado. The role is in-person, full-time, and requires weekend coverage (Saturday through Wednesday) from 10:15 am to 6:45 pm. You will assist in meal preparation, serving, and dining room support to residents.

Experience in food service and ability to follow safety and dietary guidelines are preferred. Training and ongoing staff collaboration are emphasized.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience in a food service or related occupation.

Responsibilities

• Cleans dining room and sanitizes tables and chairs; washes dishes and silverware; keeps kitchen neat and orderly during shift.
• Serves food from kitchen to residents, following portion sizes and texture guidelines; handles special orders and dietary requests.

Job description

Bruce McCandless Community Living Center

Colorado State Veterans Homes are State-owned and operated skilled-nursing facilities dedicated to serving those who have served us. We strive to provide excellent customer service and to respect and honor resident choices regarding bathing, rising, bedtimes, and other personal decisions. Our philosophy is to provide residents a home where life and love abound.

Description of Job:

This is a full-time, in-person, essential service and must be able to work Saturday thru Wednesday from 10:15 am - 6:45 pm. May be required to work varied shifts and days of the week to include holidays and weekends as needed to meet facility needs.

Primary Duties include:

Cleaning and Sanitation:

• Cleans dining room, Cleans tables and chairs and sanitizes, washes dishes, silverware, and puts them away.
• Keeps kitchen neat clean and orderly during shift.
• Maintains all kitchen equipment according to set guidelines.
• Follows kitchen and cleaning checklist.
• Cleans equipment after use.
• Cleans kitchen and floors at end of shift.
• Washes and sanitizes pots and pans, Collects and disposes of trash.

Food Handling and Service:

• Serves food on plates in an aesthetically appealing manner.
• Follows the therapeutic worksheets for correct portion sizes and texture.
• Serves regular and modified diets to residents using proper procedures and tray cards.
• Fills and delivers special orders to meet resident requests.
• Prepares salads.
• Purees menu items to appropriate texture.
• Plates and serves desserts.
• Communicates resident feedback, regarding likes and dislikes to supervisor.
• Assist cook with meal preparation.
• Prepares items on grill and deep fryer.
• Follows standardized recipes.
• Verify what items need to be prepped and pulled for the next two days and store them properly

Food temperature and Temperature Standards:

• Monitors all food temperatures and records on proper form.
• Delivers foods as required to proper units.
• Notifies supervisor any time foods are not at proper serving temperature so problem can be corrected immediately.
• Monitors temperatures of refrigerators and maintains daily record.
• Checks all left over foods in refrigerators for expiration dates.

Dining Room Service:

• Provide service and assistance in the dining room as needed taking orders, providing drinks and delivering plates, serving dessert, salads as well as being available to meet resident requests.

Education:

• Attend scheduled in-services, trainings and meetings.
• Train new employees on the functions of the job.
• Provide feedback to the Food Service Manager on proficiency of new employee

Other Duties as Assigned

Experience Only:

One (1) year of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

Substitutions:

There are no substitutions for the minimum qualifications.

Preferred qualification:

• Possession of Food Certification(s)
• Customer Service or front of house experience in the food service industry
• Experience working in a long-term care environment
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Detail-Oriented

Conditions of Employment:

• Full Background: CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers)
• Must pass a TB test for employment
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
• Motor Vehicle Check , if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.
• Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border
• Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.
• Other Conditions of Employment specific to Program
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: Disclose that information on the application. Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
• Employee Wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Values

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
• Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
• We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
• Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
• We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
• Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

ADA Accommodations

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.

This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].

EEO Statement

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL” of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Additional Support For Your Application

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

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