Lead Cook - Food and Nutrition Services (Full Time) at Denver Health

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

28.04

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervisory Principles, Food Safety Techniques, HACCP Guidelines, Sanitary Food Preparation, Cooking Techniques, Mathematical Calculations, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office Suite

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are recruiting for a motivated Lead Cook - Food and Nutrition Services (Full Time) to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Food Services Job Summary Under general supervision, assists in supervising routine duties related to retail and patient meal production. Prepares and cooks food for hospital patients, hospital employees, and visitors using advanced and classical cooking techniques. Prepares food according to recipes, menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or number of portions to be served. Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures. Follows and implements HACCP guidelines. Complies with regulatory agency requirements. Essential Functions: Organizes, directs, and coordinates functions and activities in the food service department to ensure regulatory compliance. Alerts supervisor to problems and needs concerning equipment, supplies and staffing daily. (20%) Plans, schedules, coordinates, and assigns work and establishes goals and priorities for Cook I, Cook II and Food Service Workers. Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals. Maintains and establishes departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs and health and safety standards. (20%) Ensures standards of quality, hygiene, and efficiency are met throughout the food service operation. Ensures that necessary sanitary levels are maintained throughout the food preparation process, and that all foods prepared meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste, and appearance. (20%) Guide and assist in the training of Cook I, Cook II and Food Service Workers. (10%) Monitors the preparation of food and produces small to large batch goods using advanced and full range of classical and contemporary cooking, plating and garnishing techniques. (10%) Monitors the preparation of food and operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment to measure, blend, chop, slice and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption. Cooks according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or number or portions to be served. (10%) Resolves problems encountered by employees during the course of the assignment. (5%) Responsible for requesting, stocking, organizing, and rotating products per HACCP guidelines. (5%) Education: No High School Diploma and/or No GED required Work Experience: Three years’ experience performing food preparation and/or service required. Formal culinary training preferred Licenses: SERVSAFEFOOD-ServSafe Food Handle - ANSI - American National Standards Institute required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices sufficient to be able to establish priorities, assign and review work and resolve problems as required. Knowledge of food safety techniques and HACCP guidelines. Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment. Knowledge of methods and procedures specific to maintaining sanitary food preparation conditions sufficient to be able to direct, coordinate and participate in the preparation of food. Knowledge of techniques and equipment for preparing food for consumption, including storage/handling techniques. Knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions sufficient to be able to perform mathematical calculations. Skill in prioritizing and coordinating activities to ensure effective and efficient completion of the work assignments. Skill in analyzing and resolving problems related to the work assignment. Skill in communicating and establishing effective working relationships with other employees, organizations and the public. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Shift Varies (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $20.03 - $28.04 / hr Benefits Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents -- at every point in their lives. We believe healthy people are the foundation of a vibrant community, and Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years. Today, Denver Health delivers preventive, primary and acute care services. We are committed to making our community a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. You’ll see that commitment in the programs we offer, through the care we provide and in our determination to achieve continuous improvement so our community always has the best care available. As a comprehensive, integrated organization, we provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting. We care for: thirty-three percent of Denver's population annually; Denver Health sees nearly 1,200,000 total patient visits annually. one in three Denver-area children each year. the needs of special populations such as the poor, uninsured, pregnant teens, persons addicted to alcohol and other substances, victims of violence and the homeless. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health has provided uncompensated care and serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.

Responsibilities

The Lead Cook organizes and coordinates food service activities to ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards. They also supervise and train kitchen staff while preparing meals for patients, employees, and visitors.