Nutrition Site Coordinator / Head Cook

Uaacog; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

The Nutrition Site Coordinator / Head Cook position in Salida, Colorado, is a part-time role with UAACOG. You will run the nutrition site and kitchen, prepare meals from approved menus, and ensure on-time service with proper portion control in a friendly setting.

You will supervise volunteers, manage inventory, train the back-up cook, and maintain records of health inspections and state reporting. A ServSafe certification is required within six weeks, and a Colorado driver’s license with

Qualifications

• Experience cooking a variety of foods in quantity.
• Knowledge of health regulations, inventory control, and budgeting.
• Must obtain ServSafe Retail Food Handlers Certification within six weeks.
• Math and problem-solving skills.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid Colorado driver’s license, and current insurance.
• Pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation background check.
• Experience working with the elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food according to approved menus and recipes.
• Serve meals on time with proper portion control in a friendly, relaxing atmosphere.
• Ensure staff and volunteers follow proper sanitation procedures.
• Compile and record daily, weekly, and monthly data; maintain inventory and order supplies.
• Train and supervise the back-up cook and volunteers in the kitchen, serving, and dining areas.
• Work with local agencies and media to promote participation and outreach; keep health inspection records.

Skills

Cooking in bulk

Health regulations

Inventory control

Budgeting

ServSafe cert

Math skills

Transportation & license

Background check

Elderly care experience

Job description

Nutrition Site Coordinator / Head Cook

Meals on Wheels Program | Salida

Do you want a rewarding career that changes lives? Imagine yourself running the nutrition site and kitchen for an organization whose mission is to improve the lives of people in our local communities. The mission of the Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments is to strengthen our community by providing service, support, and resources to make lives better.

This is a part‑time position based in Salida, Colorado.

As Nutrition Site Coordinator / Head Cook, you will: Prepare all food according to approved menus and recipes, serve meals on time with proper portion control in a friendly, relaxing atmosphere, and make sure all staff and volunteers follow proper sanitation procedures. Compile and record daily, weekly, and monthly data, keep a current inventory of all foods and supplies, and order food and supply items as needed. Train and supervise the back‑up Cook and any volunteers in the kitchen, serving, and dining areas. Work with local agencies and media to develop and promote participation and community outreach, maintain equipment inventory and service records, and keep records of all state and local health inspections.

• Experience cooking a variety of foods in quantity from approved recipes.
• Knowledge of health regulations, inventory control, and budgeting.
• Obtain and maintain a current ServSafe Retail Food Handlers Certification, or an equivalent certification that meets State Unit on Aging standards, within six weeks of employment.
• Math and problem‑solving skills.
• Willing to deliver Meals on Wheels when needed. Must have reliable transportation, a valid Colorado driver's license, and current insurance.
• Must pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.
• Experience working with the elderly population.

Compensation

• $18.00 – $19.00 per hour, depending on experience
• 24 hours per week (part‑time position)

Paid time off.

Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments (UAACOG) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.