Sr. Cook

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403-B Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off from Day One

Parental Leave (4 Weeks)

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Castle Rock, Colorado, is seeking a part-time cook to prepare and present meals for patients, café service, and catering events. You will develop menus, update production records, and ensure dietary compliance and operational efficiency under HACCP guidelines.

Join a faith-based health system committed to whole-person care. The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work with leadership to support high-quality dining services in a hospital

Qualifications

• Hospital food service experience preferred.
• 3+ years healthcare or commercial cooking experience required.
• CFSP certification preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals for patients, cafe service, and catering events.
• Create and update menus, recipes, and production records with leadership to support dietary compliance and efficiency.
• Maintain clean and sanitary workspaces, equipment, and storage following HACCP and accurate temperature logs.
• Oversee production, portioning, batch cooking, and culinary standards for patient and retail services.
• Coordinate daily operations with the FANS Coordinator and team; resolve issues and meet service expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational

Verbal Interpersonal

Customer Relations

Read/Comprehend Instructions

Follow Instructions

Keyboarding

Computer

Strong Communication

English Proficiency

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Benefits from Day One:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits

Schedule: Part time Shift: Day-Weekend (United States of America)

Address: 2350 MEADOWS BLVD City: CASTLE ROCK State: Colorado Postal Code: 80109

Job Description:

Prepare and cook high-quality, visually appealing meals for patients, café service, and catering events, following established recipes and production sheets. Create and update menus, recipes, and production records in collaboration with leadership to support dietary compliance and operational efficiency. Maintain clean and sanitary workspaces, equipment, and storage areas by following HACCP guidelines and recording temperatures accurately. Oversee food production activities, ensuring proper portioning, batch cooking, and adherence to culinary standards for both patient and retail services. Communicate effectively with the FANS Coordinator and team members to coordinate daily operations, resolve issues, and ensure service expectations are consistently met. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Organizational [Required]
• Verbal Interpersonal [Required]
• Customer Relations [Required]
• Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]
• Follow verbal instructions [Required]
• Keyboarding (manual) [Required]
• Computer (visual) [Required]
• Strong communication skills [Required]
• Ability to read, write and speak English [Required]
• Basic computer skills [Required]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• 3+ experience in hospital food service setting [Preferred]
• 3+ years of previous healthcare or commercial cooking experience [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Foodservice Professional (CFSP) [Preferred]

Pay Range:

$19.97 - $31.95

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, united by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.