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Cook Per Diem (as needed)

Ernest Health
Johnstown, CO Per Diem
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026
Overview

Cook - Per Diem

Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art inpatient facility providing specialized care for patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic conditions, and other complex medical issues. Our expert team is passionate about restoring independence and improving quality of life through compassionate, high-quality care.

Located in Johnstown, Colorado, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds—peaceful small-town living with easy access to the vibrant cities of Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, and Denver. Nestled near the base of the Rocky Mountains, the area offers year-round outdoor activities including hiking, biking, skiing, and fishing.

We are seeking a per diem Cook to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and c

elebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Equivalent in in education or experience required.
  • Food Handlers License required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

  • Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.
  • Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
  • Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing healthy food for patients, employees, and visitors. Prepares food ensuring that strict safety standards are followed. Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It's not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $ Minimum Salary:

USD $17.00/Hr. Maximum Salary:

USD $17.00/Hr.

Salary : $17

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