Parkhill FT Cook

We are seeking a skilled Cook to join our team at Senior Housing Options Inc. in Denver. As a Cook, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations within the dietary department, ensuring that our residents receive appealing, appetizing, and nourishing food in a safe and sanitary dining environment.

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with the dietary menu, documenting any required substitutions.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• May prepare alternate menu selections for residents who require special accommodations.
• May assist in the preparation, set-up, and cleaning for all meals and snacks, including special meals, meetings, and parties.
• Clear dining room, wash, and put away dishes and cookware following each meal and snack.
• Complete daily and periodic cleaning duties per schedule, ensuring the kitchen is clean in accordance with regulations and SHO policies.
• As feasible, fulfill resident requests for special food/snacks during and between meals.
• Serve food to residents in accordance with portion control procedures.
• Assist in inventory, receiving, and storage of food supplies.
• Consistently act to promote teamwork in providing the best possible dietary service to our residents, with a focus on health and wellness.
• May provide on-the-job training and orientation programs for new dietary employees.
• Always follow dietary policies and procedures.
• Promote a safe working environment by inspecting all equipment before use.
• Report any accident/incident or hazards for employees or residents that occur in the kitchen or dining, no matter how insignificant.
• Follow established infection control and universal precaution policies and procedures, as needed.
• Adhere to all resident rights, including privacy, confidentiality, and treating residents with dignity and respect at all times.

This role may be full-time, part-time, or on-call. Shifts are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. May be called during off-hours to respond to emergency or unusual situations.

Work Environment:

May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage area.

May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies in excess of fifty pounds.

Standing for long periods, sitting, and walking intermittently.

Subject to falls, burns, odors, throughout the work day and the risk of injury from physical requirements of the job.

Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions including HIV and Hepatitis B viruses.

Commitment to fulfilling the mission of Senior Housing Options, Inc. to provide safe, comfortable housing for seniors and people with disabilities.

Maintain a professional demeanor and respond with urgency.

Understanding of discretion needed in handling confidential information.

Self-directed, accountable for results, and proactive; independent problem solver.

Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, including the ability to provide non-technical assistance in a simple, straightforward manner.

Demonstrate sensitivity to the concerns of residents and a commitment to dealing fairly with all.

Friendly, professional demeanor, positive disposition, tactful, patience, and high ethical character even while dealing with difficult or upset residents.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; attention to detail.

Driving is not permitted nor required of this position.

Medication administration to residents is strictly prohibited.

High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary training preferred.

2-3 years prior working experience in a kitchen environment required.

Prior working experience cooking and serving meals to an elderly and/or disabled population preferred.

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently, and communicate verbally and in writing at a professional level.