Hospital Cook — Patient Meals & High-Volume Prep

UCHealth; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a full-time cook in the PVH Food Nutrition department to prepare meals for patients, the cafeteria, and catering services. You will review menus, follow standardized recipes, and coordinate cooking schedules to ensure timely service.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of cooking experience, preferably in healthcare or high-volume environments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menu and special orders to determine types and quantities of food items to be prepared.
• Follows standardized recipes and plans cooking schedule to ensure timely food preparation.
• Discusses modified diet preparation and leftovers with supervisor or exec chef.
• Adheres to guidelines for storage, handling, sanitation, and maintenance of work area.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, decisive judgement, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Cook experience

Line cook experience

High-volume prep

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

UCHealth in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a full-time cook in the PVH Food Nutrition department to prepare meals for patients, the cafeteria, and catering services. You will review menus, follow standardized recipes, and coordinate cooking schedules to ensure timely service.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of cooking experience, preferably in healthcare or high-volume environments.