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Cook

Ciel Senior Living
Lakewood, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
Description

POSITION: Cook

REPORTS TO: Director of Culinary

FLSA: Hourly

OUR MISSION: We are united in our mission to offer seniors an elevated way of life, where comfort, connection, and joy thrive.

Position Summary

As a Cook, you will support the delivery and execution of quality food service to residents and guests.

Essential Job Functions

  • Supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
  • Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations.
  • Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
  • Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift.
  • Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system.
  • Cooking order according to food health and safety standards.
  • Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes.
  • Handling multiple food orders at one time.
  • Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive.
  • Dressing order for presentation.
  • Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides.
  • Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner.
  • Storing all food properly.
  • Sanitizing and cleaning workstations and utensils.
  • Reordering stock and food supplies.
  • Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed.
  • Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through designated Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
  • Physical endurance to stand for an entire shift
  • Self-motivated and self-directed
  • Works well as part of a team and on individual tasks
  • Able to quickly multiple orders
  • High school degree or equivalent

Physical Qualifications

  • Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand.
  • Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside
  • Sit – sit infrequently
  • Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds
  • Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds
  • Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds
  • Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available
  • Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis; may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
  • Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.
  • Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
  • Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.
  • Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses
  • Hear - Must be able to hear telephone and audible alarms.
  • Must be able to taste and smell.
  • Speech/Language – must have strong command of English sufficient to read and write and interpret administration information.

Salary Description

$18.57-$27.86

Salary : $19 - $28

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