Job Description

Job Location Hospital Campus - Haxtun, CO 80731 Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Salary Range $15.38 - $23.87 Hourly

Job Shift Any Job Category Health Care

Cook I, II, III - FT

Are you a culinary enthusiast who thrives on creating delicious and nutritious meals? Do you have a passion for making a positive impact in people's lives through food? Haxtun Health, a cornerstone of the beautiful northeast Colorado plains, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Full-Time Cook to join our compassionate team!

• Starting Pay Range: $15.38/hr - $23.87/hr, depending on experience
• Position Status: Full-time, non-exempt
• Shift: Variable shifts based on operational needs
• Shift Differentials: Nights = +10% of base wage (after 6pm), Weekends = +15% of base wage

Application Deadline: April 5, 2026. Applications will close sooner if a qualified candidate is identified.

This position is responsible for preparing and delivering meals that meet individual dietary needs while maintaining high standards of food quality, sanitation, and safety. The ideal candidate is attentive to detail, customer-focused, and able to follow standardized recipes, portion control guidelines, and menus, including regular and modified diets.

Qualifications:

• Minimum
  
  Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to follow a standardized recipe and practice portion control.
  • Ability to understand regular and modified diets and use a menu as reference.
  • 1 year of experience in food preparation and sanitation
  • Knowledge of foods and preparation methods
• Preferred
  
  Qualifications:
  • Healthcare food service experience preferred.

Benefits at Haxtun Health:

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health Insurance: Haxtun Health covers 100% of employee only premiums for all health insurance plans. We also contribute a portion of the premiums for additional plan selections, including spouse, children, or family plans as applicable.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: (optional) Haxtun Health pays 50% of the premiums, including spouse, children, or family, as applicable.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued at approximately 17 days for the first year of employment for hourly employees and 22 days for the first year of employment for salaried employees. PTO accrual increases as your length of service increases. This includes holidays.
• Sick Leave: Up to 48 hours per year.
• Retirement Plan: Up to a 3% employer match, which increases with your length of service. New employees are automatically enrolled at a 1% contribution rate (can be opted out). Employees must complete 5 years of employment to be 100% vested.
• Employee Health Payment Match: Haxtun Health matches employee payments up to $1,000 per year per family for services received at Haxtun Health’s hospital or clinics.
• Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI): Haxtun Health participates in the CO FAMLI program, which is a social insurance program that provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.
• Term Life Insurance: 1 x annual salary term life provided by HHD, no employee premium ($200,000 Max.). Additional voluntary life insurance coverage for the employee and family is an option which can be purchased by the employee.
• Other Benefits Include: Employee Assistance Program, Employee Purchasing Program, MASA Medical Transport Services (Air & Ambulance Supplemental), College Invest (529 College Savings Plan), accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, and supplemental plans (accident, critical illness, hospitalization).

Join our team and help us continue to provide compassionate and high-quality care to our community!

About Haxtun Health:

Located on the beautiful plains of northeast Colorado, Haxtun Health is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and Primary Care Clinics, including long-term care, rehabilitation, and specialty care. Our mission is to promote optimum wellness through compassionate and high-quality care. Employing nearly 150 people, Haxtun Health is one of the largest employers in the community. We recently opened our new 100,000 square foot facility that houses our Family Practice Clinic, Wellness and Rehabilitation, and Retail Pharmacy. Haxtun Health proudly serves Haxtun, CO, and surrounding communities. Learn more about Haxtun – a small town with a big heart – by visiting https://welcometohaxtun.com/about/.

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