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What is the role of a Prep Cook at Urban Peak Denver?

The Prep Cook position at Urban Peak Denver is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the relevant field.

Where is this Prep Cook job located?

Denver, Colorado, 80223-3602, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Prep Cook role?

Full-time or part-time position

What industry does this Prep Cook position belong to?

This role spans multiple industries.

Prep Cook job near me in Denver, Colorado at Urban Peak Denver

Under the supervision of the Assistant Kitchen Manager, the Prep Cook will be responsible for assisting in executing dinner, doing prep and production as needed to support upcoming meal service as well as cleaning and closing the kitchen after dinner. This position will also work with and oversee the meal volunteers on shift and engage with volunteers on the overall implementation of meal services as well as supervise youth doing kitchen chores.

This position will ensure that interactions and communication with, as well as any guidance given to youth, volunteers and staff at Urban Peak are trauma informed and emphasize respect, patience and an attitude of cooperation.

Who You Are:

Three (3) years of culinary experience in a commercial kitchen or catering for large groups and/or related educational background with three (3) verifiable references.

Experience or education in areas of health and nutrition preferred.

Proficient knife skills showing speed and accuracy; demonstratable knowledge of basic culinary techniques such as grilling, sautéing, braising, etc. of proteins as well as vegetable, starch and grain cookery.

Ability and willingness to take direction and guidance, follow recipes and established routines and processes.

Ability to take initiative and be creative when invited to do so.

The ability to connect well, work effectively and communicate in a culturally responsive manner with a diverse youth population.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and to assess and change priorities based upon agency and client needs, in an environment that sometimes includes interpersonal conflict and chaos.

Skill in mediating and de-escalating, particularly in sensitive situations, is preferred.

Able to make sound decisions, using available information while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.

Must be team-oriented and able to coordinate with various departments and staff.

Experience working with managing volunteers and community partnerships preferred.

Ability to use second language in written and verbal communication desired (Spanish, Vietnamese, ASL) preferred but not required.

Lived experience reflective of the youth we serve is encouraged but not required.

Team-oriented and able to coordinate with various departments and staff.

Computer proficient and possess experience of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Must be insurable as a driver on Urban Peak’s auto liability policy to conduct business on behalf of the agency or transport youth using an Urban Peak vehicle and an approved personal vehicle.

Ability to pass both federal and state background checks.

Ability to pass pre-employment TB Screening and a pre-employment physical examination.

Provide proof of education (HS Diploma OR Official Transcripts)

What You Will Do:

Meal Prep and Service

Follow instructions left by Kitchen Manager or Assistant Kitchen Manager to prep or assemble food for future meals

Expected skills include the knowledge of use, cleaning and care of common kitchen equipment to include bench mixer, deli slicer, steamer, fryer, dish machine, flat top griddle, broiler, salamander and convection oven

Basic understanding of cooking techniques, knife skills, sanitation and safe food handling practices, FIFO

Assist with or independently lead meal service for up to 130 youth during shifts

Youth and Volunteer Engagement

Engage youth in kitchen chores and chores related to overall meal service clean up, light pre-service prep and/or serving and using established procedures to ensure kitchen is clean and ready for service for next shift and/or meal

Support any kitchen volunteer individuals or groups that are signed up to help with meal service during assigned shifts

Provide volunteers with an overview of kitchen equipment and safety, and assign tasks to volunteers during their shift (i.e. prepping food, serving food, washing dishes)

Kitchen Cleanliness/General Duties

Assist with clearing out old/expired food from the fridge and pantry

Deep clean parts of the kitchen (as assigned by other kitchen staff)

Wash dishes, pots, and pans and complete all necessary tasks to close down kitchen before end of shift

Adding to the needs list for the order days, making note of faulty equipment, etc.

What We Offer:

Salary: $ 24.26 / Hour
Shift Schedule:

100% Employer paid Medical and Dental plans - Buy-up plans available

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Plan – Health & Dependent Care

Accident Coverage | Critical Care & Hospitalization Ancillary Plan

Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D

Employee Voluntary Life Insurance

Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Colorado Paid Famli Leave Private Plan – Employee / Employer Split @ 50%

403(b) Retirement Plan with 2% Agency Match

Employer paid RTD Eco Pass

10 Paid Holidays

48 hours Paid Sick Time

120 hours of Vacation to start on an accrual basis

Robust Employee Assistance Program

Second Language pay differential upon successfully passing language exam

Staff support for lateral growth through training and mentorship

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