Hope House Colorado

Kitchen Manager/Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $41,600.00 - $49,920.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Retirement Plan
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Hope House Colorado (HHC) is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to empowering teen moms and transforming the future for two generations. Located in Arvada, Colorado, HHC operates with a future-focused approach, constantly aiming to be experts in their field by investing deeply in their employees. The organization fosters an environment built on integrity, humility, respect, professionalism, and a touch of fun and humor. Their Early Learning Center (ELC) is an integral part of their mission, providing a nurturing and engaging play-based learning environment for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. This center supports the children of Hope House... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Experience working in a commercial kitchen in child food service preparation and/or management
  • ServSafe certified or ability to acquire within one month of hire
  • Knowledge and understanding of measurements for large quantity food preparation
  • Availability to work onsite at Arvada location Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Commitment to follow Colorado Child Care licensing, CACFP and Colorado Health Department regulations
  • Ability to handle multiple responsibilities including menu planning, food ordering, and kitchen maintenance
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Job Qualifications

  • Experience working in a commercial kitchen in child food service preparation and/or management
  • ServSafe certified or able to acquire certification within one month of hire
  • Knowledge and understanding of measurements for large quantity food preparation
  • Familiarity with the Child and Adult Care Food Program is preferred
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain inventory and manage orders
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members and support organizational values

Job Duties

  • Preparing breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack for early learning center children onsite and serve in a family-style fashion
  • Creating 4-week rotating menu following the Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations regarding daily nutritional content and portion sizes
  • Developing weekly food order lists, place orders with adequate lead time for delivery, maintain inventory and track dates to ensure food items are used prior to expiration dates
  • Ensuring both the commercial kitchen at the resource center and the warming kitchen at the early learning center are always compliant with health department guidelines
  • Working in collaboration with the volunteer coordinator and development team members to support food deliveries and to ensure all kitchen standards are maintained for licensing and health department regulations when the kitchen is used for teen mom and champion events
  • Promoting Hope House Colorado’s core values throughout the organization and external relationships

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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