Cook

Where You’ll Work

St. Anthony Summit Hospital is a Level III trauma center serviced by Flight For Life Colorado. We are nationally recognized as a multiple-time recipient of the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience, and we were named a Top 100 Hospital in the U.S. by IBM Watson Health in 2018. We also are a Pathway to Excellence-designated hospital, recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as being one of the best hospitals for nurses to work. We provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Summit County and the surrounding region, including surgical, emergency/trauma, critical care, birth center, orthopedics, breast care, digital mammography, breast MRI, radiology and imaging, infusion therapy, nuclear medicine, cardiology, oncology, Summit Sleep Disorders Center, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), gastroenterology and Total Joint Replacement. We proudly provide convenient care where you live, work and play - that's why visitors and residents alike can count on us for emergent and urgent medical services. In addition to 24/7, Level III emergency care at St. Anthony-Summit Hospital in Frisco, we have three emergency mountain clinics at the base of the Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone resorts, as well as urgent care and primary care available from CMG High Country Healthcare clinics in Frisco, Breckenridge and Silverthorne.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cook, you will prepare high-quality food for patients, staff, and visitors, meticulously following safe cooking techniques and complying with all state and federal regulations for healthcare environments. Every day you will prepare and serve food according to menu and dietary requirements, modifying for allergies, and using various kitchen equipment. You will adhere to healthcare foodservice standards, monitor food temperatures, prevent cross-contamination, maintain food labeling and storage, and perform washing/cleaning duties to ensure sanitation. To be successful in this role, you will possess proven cooking skills, a strong understanding of therapeutic diets and food allergies, meticulous attention to safety and sanitation (including temperature control), and the ability to work efficiently within a healthcare foodservice environment.

• Cooks all foods according to the standardized recipes.
• Ensures that all food prepared meets existing standards for quality, freshness, taste, and appearance, maintaining quality product freshness as assured by proper label dating and rotation.
• Prepares food items according to patientspecific restrictions and established schedules.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate commercial food preparation equipment.
• Practices proper portion control on a consistent basis.
• Follows proper food handling procedures by checking for appropriate food temperatures.

Job Requirements

Required

• One year of previous restaurant or institutional cooking experience

Preferred

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Food Service Safe Certification
• Strong communication skills; ability to read, write and speak English
• Culinary training
• Experience in hospital food service setting