Food Production Specialist

Englewood, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $19.58 - $28.20

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health care spending account

Dependent care spending account

short term disability

long term disability

Paid Time Off

403B retirement plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Emergency Assistance Fund

Job Description

Craig Hospital is a renowned rehabilitation hospital located in Englewood, Colorado, specializing in providing advanced care to individuals with spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Established as a leader in rehabilitation medicine, Craig Hospital combines clinical excellence with cutting-edge research, offering a comprehensive approach to patient recovery and wellness. The hospital is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care that empowers patients and transforms lives. It is well regarded for its patient-centered programs and innovative therapies that support long-term independence and improved quality of life for those they serve.

Craig Hospital's Food Services department plays a critical role in supporting patient recovery and staff well-being by providing nutritious, high-quality meals in a safe and welcoming environment. The hospital is currently seeking a dedicated Food Production Specialist to join their team. This full-time position is based at 3425 S Clarkson St, Englewood, CO 80113, with scheduled shifts spanning Saturday, Sunday, Monday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM and Thursday, Friday from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The Food Production Specialist will work closely with the Food Service leadership team to implement a world-class food service program focused on quality, nutrition, and safety. The role demands an individual with significant experience in high-volume cooking or baking who is adept at preparing meals for patients, staff, and visitors in various settings including floor bistros and the main cafeteria. Key responsibilities include preparing menu items following strict departmental policies for sanitation and presentation, utilizing a variety of commercial cooking equipment, and ensuring adherence to food safety standards such as temperature control and hygienic handling of ingredients. The Specialist will also be tasked with supporting special dietary requirements, contributing to recipe standardization and improvements, and maintaining accurate production and temperature logs.

Ideal candidates will bring strong communication skills, excellent teamwork capabilities, and the ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding environment. The ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic is essential, alongside a commitment to maintaining collaborative working relationships with staff, patients, and visitors. This role offers a salary range of $19.58 to $28.20 per hour, reflecting the importance of this position in delivering exceptional food service within a healthcare environment.

Craig Hospital is proud to offer an outstanding benefits package to its employees, including comprehensive medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, and both short-term and long-term disability insurance. Additional benefits include generous paid time off, a 403b retirement plan with employer matching, tuition assistance, and employee support programs such as emergency assistance funds. This combination of meaningful work, competitive pay, and extensive benefits makes this opportunity an excellent choice for professionals seeking to contribute to a leading healthcare institution dedicated to transformative patient care.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
One to three years of high volume cooking and/or baking experience required
Knowledge of special diets preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills required
Ability to read and write in English and perform basic arithmetic calculations
Ability to maintain strong interpersonal skills and build cooperative working relationships
Strong ability to work as a team
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
Ability to concentrate in a noisy environment
Adherence to Hospital and department-specific safety standards and guidelines
Demonstrated exceptional customer service

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
One to three years of high volume cooking and/or baking experience
Knowledge of special diets preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, patients, families, and visitors
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
Ability to adhere to safety standards and guidelines

Job Duties

Prepare all menu items for patients, staff, and visitor meals and catering events following all departmental policies and procedures for sanitation, food quality, and presentation
Use a variety of large volume cooking equipment including convection ovens, steamers, steam-jacketed kettles, tilt skillet, range, and mixers
Ensure high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety at all times including principles of time and temperature and the proper use of gloves
Prep food according to prep sheets and departmental procedures for all ingredients that can be washed, peeled, cut, and measured in advance
Measure, mix, and prepare all menu items using standardized recipes
Suggest improvements to standardized recipes
Prepare food for special diets including puréed and ground diets
Assist in determining production needs using production sheets, historical data and experience
Accurately record amount prepared and leftover on production sheets
Ensure food is cooked and held at its proper temperature at all times
Keep hot foods stored above 140 degrees
Keep cold foods stored below 40 degrees
Accurately complete temperature logs
Schedule and prepare the cooking of menu items to promote freshness as close to service time as possible
Communicate with cafeteria and floor personnel to ensure food availability
Transport food to cafeteria and patient floor as needed