About us
Melody Independent Living of Colorado Springs
We are looking for Talented , Positively Energized and with a Team Player Mentality , to join our beautiful new Kitchen and Dining Rooms with a family spirited , fun and exiting team here at Melody Living Colorado Springs !
We are located across the Street from St Francis Hospital intersection Tutt Blvd. & East Woodman Road
Great Benefit Package with Vacation and 401 K as well as employee perks.
Competitive wages based on your previous experience .
Please contact us directly today to set up an in person Interview
Line Cook
Department: Dining Services
Job Summary: This position assists the Dining Services Director in preparing appealing, nutritious, heart- healthy, tasteful, and fresh meals for residents, prospective residents, families, and guests.
Job Duties: Essential Functions:
- Support the mission, vision, and culture of the organization through positive communication and leadership.
- Contribute to Community relationships by demonstrating cooperation and professional conduct with residents, families, fellow associates, physicians, pharmacies and other vendors or persons.
- Contribute to team effort by being flexible in work assignments; by furnishing support; by taking initiative; and by understanding how this position affects and compliments all other Community positions.
- Able to maintain work pace appropriate to given workload. Perform activities on schedule while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality within specified tolerance.
- Prepare salads, bake desserts, and complete menu meals on time and without the direct supervision of the Dining Services Director.
- Reads, interprets, and follows production sheets.
- Safely operate all kitchen equipment and dishwashing machine.
- Clean and sanitize ovens, grill, workspace, and cooking utensils.
- Check food orders delivered against invoice.
- Be available for weekend coverage and on-call situations assigned on a rotating basis.
- Assist supervisor with administrative tasks, including:
- Determine and order foods necessary to follow the menu, using Melody Living's guidelines and specifications, order food when needed.
- Appreciate and be sensitive to budgetary requirements and follow spending procedures.
- Functioning as point of contact during shift for communication for cooks.
- Assist the Dining Services Director in the supervision of cook personnel to ensure assigned job duties are in accordance with community policies and standards.
- Train and coach new associates.
- Occasionally schedule housekeeping associates.
Added Responsibilities:
- Respond appropriately to changes in the work setting.
- Perform other related assignments as required.
- Be familiar with Melody Living Policies & Procedures Manual and Melody Living
Associate Handbook.
- Be prepared to work in any area of the department.
Accountabilities:
- Act on constructive feedback by listening to supervisor(s), customers and peers and use it to improve performance.
- Maintain resident, employee, and community confidentiality.
- Respect Resident's Rights.
- Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
- Promote positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork.
- Demonstrate willingness to help other staff whenever needed.
- Demonstrate awareness of sanitation regulations in handling and storing food.
- Demonstrate awareness of safety rules in the kitchen.
Job Specifications, Minimum Qualifications, and Special Skills: Skill:
- This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent certificate and at least two years’ experience with food preparation, food purchasing, kitchen safety, sanitation, and menu preparation in a restaurant, health care facility, or institution.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have had their required health screening, TB clearance, and criminal record clearance.
- Speak, read, and understand the English language.
- Read and follow instructions. recipe books. menus. and food labels correctly.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and the ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
- Demonstrate willingness to help other staff when needed.
- May be required to hold valid First Aid Certification.
The physical demands described must be met by every associate. Reasonable accommodations may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Working Conditions:
- Must be willing and able to work required and scheduled shifts, including evenings, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.
- Withstand heat from cooking area and cold from below-zero freezer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
