Cook

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Cook, you will prepare food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility by utilizing safe cooking techniques. You will ensure that all meals are prepared for multiple therapeutic diets while strictly complying with state and federal healthcare regulations.

 

Every day, you will follow standardized recipes and established procedures to maintain consistency in food quality. You will play a vital role in supporting quality control measures to ensure that every meal served meets the high standards of the facility.

 

To be successful in your role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to food safety and regulatory compliance. Your attention to detail and ability to execute complex dietary requirements will be essential to providing excellent nutrition services.

 

• Prepares and serves food in accordance with menu guidelines and dietary requirements, using necessary kitchen utensils and equipment, such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stovetops, and grills. Adjusts food preparation as needed to accommodate specific allergies.
• Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, and procedures, including monitoring and maintaining proper food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage. Prevents cross-contamination and adheres to all personal hygiene requirements.
• Maintains proper labeling and storage protocols for all food products, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties to ensure that all cooking and serving areas remain hygienic and safe.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of Food Service Experience
• FHP:- within 30 days or state requirement
  • FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe : AZ - Maricopa, Yavapai
  • FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe: CA - Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego
  • FHP: City of Leavenworth:  KS - Leavenworth
  • FHP or ServSafe: KY - Jessamine, Fayette, Madison, Montgomery
  • FHP: NE - Lancaster -  Lancaster County Food Protection Manager Permit
  • FHP: NV - Clark - Clark County Food Handler
  • FHP ANSI or ServSafe: OR
  • FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe: TX
  • FHP or ServSafe: UT
  • FHP State Approved: WA

Preferred

• High School Diploma
• Cooking Experience
• Combination of education and experience

Where You’ll Work

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.