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Cook

Wheatridge Care Center
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 10/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/16/2026
What We're About

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team player, quick thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

Requirements

You care.

Cook Perks

  • Generous Bonuses
  • Daily Pay Advance Option Available
  • Growth Opportunities - DOUBLE your salary
  • Health Benefits

Cook Summary

The Cook will prepare, cook, season, and serve adequate, attractive, nutritious, and balanced meals. Meals prepared include meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, fruit, soups, salads, desserts, bread, and pastries, as specified and scheduled by the menus. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Handle and prepare food that is palatable, appetizing and attractive
  • Establish practice of serving hot food hot and cold food cold
  • Cook a variety of foods in large quantities
  • Be familiar with seasoning and cooking time required
  • Comply with meal schedules
  • Maintain and use equipment and supplies
  • Work cooperatively with other staff and departments
  • Wash pots, pans, and other equipment as used

Qualifications

  • A minimum of an 8th grade education
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check as well as Colorado CAPS background check.

Benefits

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

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