Line Cook /Prep Cook

15600 Lutheran Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is hiring a food production worker at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, CO. The role includes cooking, serving customers, and assisting with patient meals and inventory.

Expect adherence to recipes and safety standards in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The position requires a valid Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification in applicable states, proficient English communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Must have a Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification by first day of work (required in Utah/Idaho).
• Demonstrated ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food and serve customers according to recipes or instructions.
• Maintain an organized, sanitary work environment and proper production rotation.
• May deliver patient meals, cashier, stock, and operate warewashing equipment as needed.

Skills

Food Handling

Food Safety

Food Production

Instructions

Reading

Organizing

Communication

Job description

Performs a variety of food production duties under general supervision. Essential Functions This position prepares and cooks food, serves customers, completes other duties as assigned. Follows recipes and/or instructions in the preparation of food items May prepare bulk food items, large scale production, line cook or complete assembly of specialty meals and catered items Maintains an organized and sanitary working environment Maintains proper quantities of production with appropriate rotation of product Interacts with customers in any venue‑catering, retail outlets or patient care May be required to deliver patient meals, cashier, stock, use automatic and manual ware‑washing machines.

Skills Food Handling Food Safety and Sanitation Food Production Follows Instructions Recipes – ability to understand and execute Reading Organizing Communication

Qualifications Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification is required by first day of work (required only in the states of Utah and Idaho). Demonstrated ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Demonstrated ability to work independently and part of a team. Demonstrated ability to utilize safe food handling techniques, in all applications Understands workflow, prioritizes, uses timelines, understands deadlines Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service (preferred) Understands and prepares food according to modified diets using appropriate techniques where applicable (preferred) Demonstrated ability to utilize commercial cooking equipment (preferred)

Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set‑up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work. Tolerate extremes in temperature such as performing work at a grill or in a refrigerator and tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Location: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital Work City: Wheat Ridge Work State: Colorado.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $20.45 - $27.04

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