Denver Health
Lead Cook Job in Denver, CO
Under general supervision, assists in supervising routine duties related to retail and patient meal production. Prepares and cooks food for hospital patients, hospital employees, and visitors. Prepares food according to recipes, menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or number of portions to be served. Compiles and maintains records of food use and expenditures. Follows and implements HACCP guidelines. Complies with regulatory agency requirements.
Responsibilities
1.Organizes, directs, and coordinates functions and activities in the food service department to ensure regulatory compliance.
2.Plans, schedules, coordinates, and assigns work and establishes goals and priorities for cooks and food service workers.
3.Monitors the preparation of food and prepares as required.
4.Ensures standards of quality, hygiene, and efficiency are met throughout the food service operation.
5.Resolves problems encountered by employees during the course of the assignment.
6.Cooks according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or number or portions to be served.
7.Uses a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment including a food processor, meat slicer, mixers, buffalo chopper, and blenders.
8.Alerts supervisor to problems and needs concerning equipment, supplies and staffing daily.
9.Responsible for requesting, stocking, organizing, and rotating (FIFO) products per HACCP guidelines.
10.Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies and equipment or other unusual conditions.
11.Maintains and establishes departmental policies, procedures, objections, quality assurance programs and health and safety standards.
12.Ensures that necessary sanitary levels are maintained throughout the food preparation process, and that all foods prepared meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste, and appearance.
13.Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
14.Provide coverage for breaks and meals for all positions in the work area.
15.Functions as a team player in the department, knowing when to ask for assistance as needed and being willing to assist others when requested.
16.Prioritizes the needs of the patient services operation for product and staffing.
17.Other duties as assigned.
Education
1.Graduation from high school or possession of a GED preferred.
2.Formal culinary training preferred.
Experience
1.Three years' experience performing food preparation and/or service required.
2. Experience in an establishment such as an educational, correctional, military, or medical institute preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1.Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices sufficient to be able to establish priorities, assign and review work and resolve problems as required.
2.Knowledge of food safety techniques and HACCP guidelines.
3.Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment.
4.Knowledge of methods and procedures specific to maintaining sanitary food preparation conditions sufficient to be able to direct, coordinate and participate in the preparation of food.
5.Knowledge of techniques and equipment for preparing food for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
6.Knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions sufficient to be able to perform mathematical calculations.
7.Skill in prioritizing and coordinating activities to ensure effective and efficient completion of the work assignments.
8.Skill in analyzing and resolving problems related to the work assignment.
9.Skill in communicating and establishing effective working relationships with other employees, organizations and the public.
Computers and Technology
1.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration
1.ServSafe Certification required within one year of hire.
Supervisory Responsibilities
1. This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, coaching, supervision, fostering teamwork, training and development of one or more employees.
Location
Main Campus - Pavilion A
Shift
Varies
Work Type
Full time
Pay Range
Minimum: $18.70
Midpoint: $22.02
Maximum: $25.34
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health
is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 18 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison and Safety, a Public Health department, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. As an EOE, Denver Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.