Cook - Per Request Needed - Days

Unit: Food and Nutrition
Location: Greeley Hospital
Work Schedule:Per Request Needed - Days

• Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience.

Summary:
Cooks and prepares food for distribution to patients, the cafeteria, and catering services.
Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all applicable guidelines regarding the storage, handling and preparation of food as well as in the sanitation and maintenance of work area.
• Follows standardized recipes in preparation of all foods. Plans cooking schedule with supervisor and/or exec chef to ensure food will be ready at specified times.
• Reviews menu and special orders to determine types and quantities of food items to be prepared.
• Confers with supervisor and/or exec chef regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:

• Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED, or in lieu of HS/GED, satisfactory completion of UCHealth-administered basic competency test is required. Exception - neither HS/GED nor competency testing are required for positions at Yampa Valley Medical Center (YVMC).
• Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience.

The pay range for this position is: $18.54 - $24.10 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

• 5 year incentive bonus
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b) matching
• Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Wellness benefits
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement

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