Patient Meals Cook | Recovery Kitchen & Safe Food Prep

Spring Grove Recovery; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Job summary

Spring Grove Recovery is hiring a Cook to prepare meals for patients in accordance with FDA Food Code standards. You will work in a recovery-focused kitchen, ensuring quality, safety, and timely service.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of cooking experience. Certification in Food Protection is preferred or obtainable within 90 days. This full-time position supports the recovery environment with nourishing meals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Protection Manager Certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cook.
• Ability to follow recipes and prepare a variety of dishes.
• Interest or passion for substance use recovery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals based on established menus and recipes.
• Ensure food is visually appealing and meets dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Monitor food supplies and assist with inventory and rotation.
• Support food prep for catered functions or special events.
• Participate in kitchen sanitation and food safety procedures.
• Follow infection control and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Inventory management

Recipe following

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Protection Manager Certification

Job description

Spring Grove Recovery is hiring a Cook to prepare meals for patients in accordance with FDA Food Code standards. You will work in a recovery-focused kitchen, ensuring quality, safety, and timely service.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of cooking experience. Certification in Food Protection is preferred or obtainable within 90 days. This full-time position supports the recovery environment with nourishing meals.