Job Description

Job Location: Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Location - Colorado Springs, CO 80909Education
Level: High School
Salary Range: $17.12 - $19.69 Hourly

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

POSITION SUMMARY: This Culinarian is responsible for preparing and providing meals for all functions of RMHCS as directed by the Food Services Manager.
MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence
COMPETENCIES:
- Technical Expertise
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Results Oriented
- Personal Credibility
- Quality Focus
- People Focus
- Flexibility
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food handling practices
- Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
- Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling or piercing with utensils
- Weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment
- Portion, arrange and garnish food and serve to patrons
- Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters
- Substitute or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods
- Bake, roast, broil and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods
- Wash, peel, cut and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption
- Estimate expected food consumption
- Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork and lamb for hot or cold service or for sandwiches
- Butcher and dress animals, fowl or shellfish or cut and bone meat prior to cooking
- Bake breads, rolls, cakes and pastries
- Prepare relishes and hors d’oeuvres
- Clean food preparation areas
- Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards
- Other duties as requested/assigned

Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED is required
- 1 year experience in food service industry
- Must have a current Colorado Drivers License and driving record must be in compliance with Company policy. Must maintain current automobile insurance
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers
- Basic computer skills to include sending and receiving emails
- Must have knowledge of large quantity meal preparation, menu planning and providing appropriate reports to the Head Chef
We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan.  Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.