Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.67 - $25.57
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Performance bonus
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
UCHealth CeDAR in Aurora, Colorado, is a leading healthcare facility specializing in patient care and therapeutic services, renowned for its commitment to excellence in health management and community wellness. As part of UCHealth, a comprehensive health system dedicated to improving lives through healing, learning, and discovery, the CeDAR facility emphasizes a patient-centered approach that supports individuals with complex needs, particularly in mental health and addiction recovery. The Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) department at CeDAR is instrumental in delivering nutritious and therapeutic meals designed to meet the unique dietary needs of patients, supporting their health and recovery.
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Job Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
- Ability to work full-time hours including day and evening rotations
- Strong culinary skills focused on scratch cooking
- Capacity to follow recipes precisely and manage production
- Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to train and lead kitchen staff
- Onsite work availability at UCHealth CeDAR Aurora, CO
Job Qualifications
- Experience with scratch cooking
- Ability to read and follow standardized recipes accurately
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets and allergen management
- Leadership experience in a food service or culinary environment
- Strong attention to detail in food preparation and safety
- Effective communication and team coordination skills
- Familiarity with hospital or healthcare food service operations preferred
Job Duties
- Lead and coordinate daily food production and service activities to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality meal preparation for patients, staff, and visitors
- Prepare and cook menu items primarily from scratch, following standardized recipes, production sheets, and portion control guidelines
- Read, interpret, and execute recipes with precision, adjusting for batch size, dietary modifications, and special patient needs as required
- Support compliance with therapeutic diets, allergen management, and modified textures in collaboration with clinical nutrition staff
- Provide direction, training, and on-the-job coaching to food service employees, promoting proper cooking techniques, food safety practices, and kitchen efficiency
- Monitor food quality, taste, temperature, and presentation to ensure consistency and adherence to hospital and regulatory standards
- Enforce food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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