Cook I

Health Solutions West is the Western slope’s largest behavioral health care organization, covering more than 23,000 square miles across 10 counties.  With over 250 employees in Western Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, case managers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

Position: Cook I

Location: Grand Junction, Building F

Benefits offered to Full-Time Employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off accrual and generous leave policy
• 403(b) benefits with 6% company match

Position qualifications: High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.  Up to 2 years of related work experience preferred.  Knowledge of basic operation of equipment and cash-handling procedures preferred. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Job purpose: The Cook I will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events. 

Knowledge, Skill & Ability (including materials and equipment directly used):

• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Must comply with any dress code requirements.
• Demonstrates reliability by arriving on time and maintaining consistent attendance for all assigned shifts.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all co-workers, supervisors, and clients.
• Good working knowledge of food preparation.
• Requires familiarity of kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:  Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop.  Must have ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer. Possible potential for exposure to communicable disease.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.

Salary : $22 - $23