The Peaks culinary team prides ourselves on providing exceptional food for our clients. Our team is passionate about creating delicious, high-quality meals using the freshest ingredients. We are committed to culinary excellence, innovation, and sustainability. If you have a love for cooking and a dedication to hospitality, we invite you to join our dynamic kitchen team. This is a full-time, 40 hours a week, over 5 days a week. The schedule is not set as we have some flexibility and would be happy to discuss this further with you during the interview. MUST be able to pass a drug screen prior to hire.
GENERAL PURPOSE: The PRC Cook is a highly skilled professional cook who helps oversee the operations of our dining facility under the guidance of the Executive Chef. The Cook is dedicated to preparing high-quality meals in accordance with food health and safety regulations and company standards. The Cook’s responsibilities include following instructions relating to the timely preparation of food, organizing workstations, prep work, stocking, and assisting the culinary team as needed. You should also be able to ensure that the refrigerators and storerooms are kept clean and tidy. The Cook is able to use various cooking techniques and methods to prepare meals that exceed our clients expectations. Ultimately, a top-notch Cook is able to handle preparing food for up to 50 people without compromising on quality.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparing and assembling ingredients for the menu items.
- Preparing high-quality meals and food items according to the Executive Chef and/or Sous-Chef recipes and standards.
- Storing excess food at the correct temperature in order to avoid spoilage.
- Ensuring that food portions and food presentation meet the culinary programs standards.
- Monitoring supplies and equipment - Reporting any needs to the Executive Chef.
- Ensure that all cooking utensils and surfaces are clean prior to each use.
- Clean and sanitize food preparation areas.
- Assisting the culinary team as a whole to ensure that food preparation and cooking is completed within the established time constraints of the clients schedule.
- Help Stock all snacks, condiments, drinks, etc in the dining hall.
- Assist in any prep work needed.
- Efficiently resolving any food problems that a client may have.
- Keep a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen in accordance with FDA, OSHA, and Peaks Standards.
- Accept direction from the Executive Chef and execute all requests in a timely manner.
- Perform all standard kitchen and dining duties when the Executive Chef is not available.
- Provide service to clients
- Maintaining a clean and sanitary dining area for the clients.
Center-Wide Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for keeping client information confidential by adhering to Colorado law and policies and procedures of the PRC.
- Responsible for compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws; professional practice acts and ethical guidelines; policies and procedures of PRC; and contractual guidelines.
- Responsible for supporting the PRC Vision, Mission, Values and Beliefs by practicing and modeling a culture of wellness within a One Team Mindset.
- Completes all administrative paperwork as requested/required.
- Completes required competency training and additional training as required.
- Reviews and acknowledges PRC policies and procedures as required.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education or Formal Training and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.
- Completion of a drug screen upon hire and at random is required.
- Completion of a background check in accordance with Colorado Statutes is required.
- ServSafe food handling certification is required.
- Sound knowledge of cooking methods and techniques.
- Proven experience working as a Cook.
Knowledge, Skill and Ability:
- Have comprehensive knowledge of culinary practices and procedures.
- Ability to communicate and work professionally with others.
- Ability to produce full meals on time and serve out said meals in a professional manner.
- Ability to lead others in culinary procedures and practices.
- Ability to follow recipes.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment.
- Ability to walk and when needed, run.
- Ability to stand for an extended period of time.
- Effective communication skills.
- Cleaning and organization of the kitchen and storage areas.
- Comprehensive understanding of all procedures and protocols set for culinary teams in Local, State, and Federal guidelines including medical facility differences and factors.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Works cooperatively and constructively with an interdisciplinary team.
- Work extended hours on your feet and walk consistently around the facility.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
