Cook
•Salary Range: $19.23/hr. - $23.08/hr. based on relevant years of experience
•Location: Larimer County, Colorado
•Status: Part Time
Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential. Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.
Role Overview:
Responsible for preparing, cooking, and portioning meals according to established recipes, dietary requirements, and applicable food safety standards. This role ensures that meals meet the nutritional needs of clients while maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen in accordance with federal, state, and local health regulations. The Cook collaborates with Operations Support to maintain appropriate food inventory and kitchen supplies, promptly reports safety hazards and equipment malfunctions, and follows established safety protocols when working with clients in an acute mental health residential setting. The Cook also engaged professionally with clients as needed, maintains required food safety certification, and performs other duties as assigned to support the safe and efficient operations of the facility.
Essential Duties:
- Prepare and portion foods according to established recipes.
- Prepare food to meet special dietary needs as required.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintain a high level of sanitation in all practices in accordance with federal, state, and local health department requirements.
- Promptly report all safety hazards and equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Collaborate with Operations Support to maintain appropriate inventory levels and ensure effective inventory management.
- Provide professional, respectful, and effective interactions with clients as needed.
- Maintain safe kitchen protocols when working with acute clients in a residential setting.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or completion of G.E.D. required
- At least one year of experience in food service required
Licenses and Certifications:
- Must possess a current Food Safety Certification or be able to obtain certification within three (3) months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred
SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.
At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.
We need your help to make this vision a reality.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We actively seek team members with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we honor the whole self—embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language, and the many intersections of identity. We invite everyone to be part of our journey and proudly serve as an equal opportunity employer.
Please visit summitstone.org for more information about who we are.
Total Rewards
At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.
Below are some of the benefits we offer:
•Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
•Mental health and wellness resources
•Short-term and long-term disability insurances
•Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
•Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
•A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
•403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Health & Safety Requirement
All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season
Reach Out
SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.
Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and/or until a top candidate is identified.
