Lead Cook, Long Term Care - FT/Days

Good Samaritan; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night and weekend diff

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Continuing education

Daily earnings access

Benefits package

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Loveland, CO is seeking a dedicated cook to join our not-for-profit facility. You will prepare meals, follow HACCP guidelines, and support clinical and dining staff in a fast-paced environment.

This full-time day-shift role offers weekend differential pay, opportunities for advancement, and access to education assistance, continuing education, and robust benefits. You will also have daily access to your earnings and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions. Ability to perform basic math.
• Depending upon location applying for, a minimum of two years experience and previous leadership experience preferred. On‑job training will be provided.
• Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and portion food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors.
• Adhere to HACCP guidelines and maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Direct daily kitchen operations and assist cooks when needed.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage and handling of food and equipment.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Leadership experience

Two years experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serv Safe certification

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility

GSS CO Loveland

Location

Loveland, CO

Address

2101 S Garfield Ave, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

Shift

Day

Job Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

30.00

Salary Range

$18.50 - $29.50

Pay Info

Weekend shift differential pay!

Department Details

Prep cook - Fri, Sat, Sun 6am- 2:30pm and then unloading truck delivery on Mondays

Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

Our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

A senior skilled nursing facility specializing in assisted living, long-term and post-acute care services.

What’s In It For You

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Job Summary

Performs all duties in food preparation as assigned. Provides daily direction to cooks and other assigned areas ensuring all departmental standards and goals are met. Prepares, cooks, seasons and portions food for patients/residents, staff, and visitors of the designated facility, preparing and serving food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements. Adheres to food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation. Performs washing and cleaning duties to insure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas. Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. Prepares and provides the highest quality and safest food possible to patients/residents, co-workers, team members and guests. Works with many internal customers, requiring above average communication as well as excellent team work skills. Displays ability to cook, function and thrive in a dynamic and changing culinary environment. Follows standardized recipes and Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines to prepare, store and use food and food products. Documents HACCP steps, temperatures and outcomes to assure the safest food possible while following production sheets for daily and weekly menus. Operates equipment such as, but not limited to, mixers, slicers, kettles, combination ovens, food grinders, food processors, ovens, stovetops, induction burners, grills, deep fat fryers, knives, dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators and freezers. Possesses ability to work independently when necessary. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. Exhibits understanding of basic math to appropriately measure alongside displaying proficiency in reading and understanding recipes. Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances throughout the hospital.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Possesses ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions. Ability to perform basic math. Depending upon location applying for, a minimum of two years experience and previous leadership experience preferred. On‑job training will be provided.
• Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame.

Benefits

• Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
• Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].
• Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number

R-0278399

Job Function

Facilities and General Services

Featured

No