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Description Strongly preferred: A candidate that has lots of experience with scratch cooking, and who can read and follow recipes. This job position will be a 90% scratch kitchen.Location: UCHealth CeDAR - Aurora, CODepartment: CeDARFTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)Shift: Day and Evening Rotation Pay: $19.10 - $24.83 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experienceThe Hospital Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals that support patient care and overall wellness in a healthcare environment. This position plays a critical role in a predominantly scratch kitchen (approximately 90%), preparing foods from fresh ingredients while following standardized recipes, production schedules, and therapeutic diet guidelines. The ideal candidate has strong scratch-cooking experience, the ability to read and accurately follow recipes, and a commitment to food safety, consistency, and excellence in a hospital setting.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and cook menu items primarily from scratch in accordance with standardized recipes, production sheets, and portion control requirements.Accurately read, follow, and execute recipes, including adjustments for batch sizes, special diets, and modified textures.Prepare foods that meet therapeutic diet requirements, allergen restrictions, and patient-specific needs under established guidelines.Ensure food quality, taste, appearance, and temperature meet hospital standards prior to service.Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control policies in compliance with regulatory requirements.Properly store, label, date, and rotate food items to maintain freshness and minimize waste.Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance or safety concerns as needed.Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area throughout all phases of food preparation.Collaborate effectively with food service team members to support efficient meal production and service.Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and schedules while supporting a patient-centered food service operation.Requirements:Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED, or in lieu of HS/GED, satisfactory completion of UCHealth-administered basic competency test is required. Required Licensure/Certification: None required.Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience.We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.UCHealth invests in its Workforce.UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents403(b) with employer matching contributionsTime away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bankEmployer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage optionsEmployer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage optionsWellness benefitsFull suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programsEducation benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar yearLoan Repayment:UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. AF123Who We Are ()