Lead Cook - Internal Only

ESTES PARK HEALTH COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of all we serve. Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff. We promote a healthy work-life balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the “playground” that is Colorado.

From pediatrics to geriatrics, Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends, neighbors, and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. Today, over 18,000 patients—residents and visitors alike—see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services.

SUMMARY:

The Lead Cook is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, and execution of operational functions within the Dietary Services department. This employee will partner with the Senior Director of Support Services and the Executive Chef regarding the direction, needs, and strategic initiatives of the department to promote the highest quality of care and safety of EPH patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Operates as a scheduled cook for 3-4 shifts/week.
• Expected to make a reasonable effort to staff-in and help cover scheduling gaps as needed.
• Practices exceptional customer service and communication with stakeholders of EPH.
• Assists with personnel scheduling.
• Assists with menu planning, procurement, and developing prep lists.
• Assists with planning and executing cleaning schedules.
• Knowledgeable of all positions within the department.
• Assists in training, and re-training, of department personnel.
• Partners with department management regarding the direction, needs, and strategic initiatives of the department to promote the highest quality of care and safety of EPH patients.
• Oversees and assists in maintaining temperature logs, PPM logs, serving sheets, stocking sheets, and meals served documentation.
• Helps maintain an environment of survey preparedness and safety through staff education of food safety principles and cooking techniques.
• Helps maintain end-of-month documentation and invoices.
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned; may have additional department-specific duties assigned as deemed necessary by management to meet business needs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Three or more years of experience as a Cook; healthcare experience or long-term care experience a plus. Candidate should have demonstrated record of high performance.

• Vocational training in food service a plus.

PAY RANGE:

$17.43-$26.15 per hour

BENEFITS:

We offer a full range of benefits to fit your needs and family for full time and part time employees!

All employees are enrolled in a Money Purchase Pension Plan 401(a) which replaces Social Security contributions. You control the investments on-line yourself or with you financial advisor to help it grow. We also offer a 457(b) plan for you to ad additional funds to your investments.

Medical – Choose from a HSA or PPO medical plan with pre-tax spending accounts.
Dental – An affordable all-inclusive services plan. No need to choose from 2 or 3 options.
Vision – Just for you or your whole family.
Paid Time Off – Personal and sick leave immediately available as accrued each pay period.
Medical Transport – Add MASA as a supplemental for both Air and Ground usable in all 50 states.
Accident and Critical Illness – For those unexpected life issues that may happen. Cash payouts to you.
Term Life and AD&D INS. – Free to full and part time employees.
Voluntary Life Ins. – Additional coverage for you to purchase for yourself, spouse and or children.
Short Term Disability – 2 levels to purchase for your needs.
Long Term Disability – Free to you while employed.
Employee Assistance Program – A comprehensive program for you and your family member which includes a national provider network for counseling services, life balance services, legal and financial services

For more information about this opportunity e-mail questions to HR@eph.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer: In compliance with federal law, including the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, EPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in its administration of policies, programs, activities or employment. In addition, EPH does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

The descriptions above are listed as is at the time of posting and could change as needed at any time in accordance with state, local and federal laws.