BASIC FUNCTION: The Cook works under the floor supervision of the Production Chef and in coordination with Sous Chefs, Kitchen Attendants and other members of the Nutritional Services team. The Cook will prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes. They ensure food quality, safety, and presentation while maintaining cleanliness and efficiency in the kitchen.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the preparation of daily meals for patients, staff, and visitors of Grand River Hospital District (GRHD).
• Follows menus and recipes to prepare a variety of dishes.
• Duties include but are not limited to: chopping vegetables, preparing salads, and preparing entrees.
• Responsible for documenting daily food temperatures, noting stock level deficiencies, and communicating with members of the Nutritional Services team.
• The Cook will cross train with other members of the department.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and stock levels of the refrigerator and freezer.
• Assists with putting orders away.
• Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining the kitchen, pantry, storage areas, and equipment.
• May prepare raw ingredients as assigned.
• Responsible for checking material and supply stock levels and reporting when stock is low.
• Meal preparation duties include but are not limited to: Preparing and packing hot and cold meals in accordance with recipes, temping food, transferring food to and from the kitchen, showing knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines, etc.
• Greets and serves customers in the café, including employees, patients, and visitors.
• Customer interactions at times include answering phone calls, receiving meal orders, informing customers about services available, explaining menu items, providing suggestions to customers when asked, etc.
• Duties include cleaning food service area, kitchen and cafeteria as required.
• Dishwashing duties include cleaning cooking areas, utensils, and equipment in the kitchen, washing and sorting flatware, serving dishes, china, and glasses, and operating a dishwashing machine.
• Cross trains with other members of the Nutritional Services Department including Cooks, other Food and Service Prep staff, Banquet staff, etc.
• May be asked to operate a cash register to process Café purchases.
• May assist with conference room accommodation and Meals on Wheels preparation at times.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Bilingual in spanish preferred.
• Must obtain Food Handler Certification from an ANSI accredited program within one month of hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.

SALARY INFORMATION:

• $18.53 - $20.45 Dependent on experience may vary outside this range
• Additional $2.00 - $4.00 an hour for additional weekend and night shifts
• Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise

BENEFITS:

This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, with prescription drug coverage
• Vision and dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• PTO accrual from day one
• Extended illness benefits/time off
• 457 retirement plan with match
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.

Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.

These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day

Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.