Lead Cook

Vail Health

Vail, Colorado, United States
Base: $20.67 - $24.25 usd ph; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Four or more years of related work experience
Advanced cooking skills and classical techniques
Strict adherence to haccp and sanitation regulations
Vail Health is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare and present food for various meal periods while supervising kitchen personnel and assisting with menu creation and inventory management. The position requires a candidate with four or more years of related cooking experience, preferably in a hospital setting, and offers a competitive wage along with comprehensive benefits

Job Summary

  • The Lead Cook will accurately prepare a variety of hot and cold food items for patients and staff across all meal periods.
  • Vail Health offers competitive wages, parental leave, housing programs, and comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • This role requires maintaining high levels of sanitation in compliance with federal, state, and local health department manuals.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Vail Health is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare and present food for various meal periods while supervising kitchen personnel and assisting with menu creation and inventory management. The position requires a candidate with four or more years of related cooking experience, preferably in a hospital setting, and offers a competitive wage along with comprehensive benefits.

Salary

Base: $20.67 - $24.25 USD per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive wages, parental leave, housing programs, childcare reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, tuition assistance, 403(b) matching

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Four or more years of related work experience
  • Advanced cooking skills and classical techniques
  • Strict adherence to HACCP and sanitation regulations
  • Ability to prepare food according to patient requirements
  • Experience with inventory rotation and vendor ordering

Nice-to-have

  • Hospital setting cook experience preferred
  • Teamwork and collaboration with nutrition services staff
  • Role modeling Just Culture principles
  • HIPAA compliance knowledge
  • Training and supervising less experienced cooks

Key Requirements

  • Four or more years of related work experience
  • Hospital setting cook experience (preferred)
  • Working knowledge of English language
  • No specific license or certification required

Work Rights

Not specified

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