Part-time Cook Resident Community (0.5 FTE, Friday Saturday)

$21,534 - $24,978/Yr

University of Colorado - Colorado Springs, CO

Part-time - Entry Level

Colorado Springs, CO

Educational Services

About the position

The Part-time Cook position at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is focused on providing nutritious and appealing meals to the ARTS residential community. This role involves creating weekly menus, preparing large quantities of food, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The cook will work closely with vendors and maintain operational budgets while contributing to the overall mission of enhancing the culinary experience for clients in treatment.

Responsibilities

• Create and follow a nutritional, weekly menu.
• Cook and prepare large quantities of food for approximately 60 clients daily.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Food Safety Requirements by preventing cross-contamination and following HACCP guidelines.
• Operate and maintain large, commercial-grade cooking equipment such as grills, slicers, and ovens.
• Support and adhere to University policies and procedures, maintaining required documentation accurately.
• Maintain contact with vendors and ensure compliance with University procedures.
• Order and verify food and supplies on a weekly basis, including potential pickups.
• Ensure operational budget is followed and maintained.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned.

Nice-to-haves

• Documented experience in food safety and sanitation practices.
• Experience working in a residential addiction treatment program.
• Experience developing and preparing menus.
• Experience taking inventory and stocking supplies utilizing outside vendors.
• Budget experience.
• Documented experience operating large-volume cooking equipment.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Disability, Life, Vision insurance
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service