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• Prepares food by utilizing a variety of cooking methods.
• Follow standardized recipes, diets, cooking instructions, production sheets, tallies, and load slips to prepare meals, snacks and baked goods. In the preparation of recipes visually, inspect for correct consistency, color, and texture.
• During cooking, monitors and documents food temperatures following Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines.
• Operates and cleans commercial food equipment, following manufacturer's guidelines and instructions for safe operation.
• Counts and portions of food items based on census per location.

• Prepares and re-therms food and beverage products.
• Takes QA sample bags and stores for 72 hours until testing is completed.
• Cooks meals by using various cooking methods and equipment (i.e. combi-oven, griddle, conveyor toasters, etc.).
• Prepares meals in accordance to load slips and ensures food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed.
• Assembles and portions food items, snacks, sack meals, beverages and baked goods. Prepares sack lunches for clients as needed.
• The position also serves meals/snacks to CMHHIP patients in accordance with the meal report.
• The position is responsible for completing an inventory of supplies in their designated production area and orders supplies from North Kitchen as needed by using bread and milk order form.
• Receives supplies and stores them in the appropriate location based on the item being delivered (i.e. cold item, dry storage, chemicals, etc.) following First In First Out (FIFO) guidelines.
• Assists in the arrangement of a dining area/food service equipment; Assists in the production, transporting, and serving of food, as necessary.
  

• Scours and/or cleans counters, cabinets, tables, kitchen equipment, and fixtures in a food service unit.
• Washes dishes, utensils, pots and pans by using a dishwasher or 3-compartment sink. Cleans garbage cans and disposes of garbage.
• Pushes food carts to designated locations.
• Transports dishes, utensils, equipment, and supplies to and from proper storage areas; sets up tables, counters, and trays for service; clears tables and transports soiled dishes to the kitchen.
• Sweeps and dusts food service unit; washes, mops, and scrubs floors and washes walls (as assigned) in kitchen and serving areas.
• Responsible for maintaining supplies of detergents and other cleaning agents in designated areas.
  

• Follows policies and procedures regarding utensils counts, key monitoring, food auditing, operation and minor servicing of equipment.
• Applies proper sanitation techniques when cleaning production areas and equipment.
• Records dish machine wash and rinse temperatures.
• Documents knife counts, refrigeration temperatures and food temperatures on designated log sheets.
• Ensures all refrigerators and other log sheets are updated daily.
• Ensures IOJ and incident reports are completed in a timely manner.
• Follows food safety guidelines following federal, state, and department standards.
• Monitors and documents food temperatures, following HACCP guidelines.
• Maintains equipment and supplies needed in service area.

• Maintains active computer access to complete Cornerstone trainings.
• Attends yearly competency fair and completes mandatory hospital and departmental training.
• Completes timecards by payroll deadlines.
• Checks email correspondence at least one time per week. Log-in to TeamWorks to obtain the assigned schedule.

• Other duties may be assigned or may be asked to work other units to ensure coverage
  

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience must be specifically documented in the work experience section of your application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a commercial or institutional setting, utilizing raw ingredients, following prescribed large-scale recipes to create meals or baked goods from scratch.

• Previous experience working as a cook in a high volume, batch production kitchen, following prescribed large-scale recipes, monitoring production schedules and maintaining inventory and supply orders.

• Experience in Corrections or high-security kitchen.

• Food Safety Certification

• Excellent customer service skills

• Basic computer skills

• Food service operations and the preparation and production of food

• Cleaning and sanitizing practices as they relate to food service operations

• Knowledge of safe food handling, and storage practices and regulations

• Knowledge of weights, measures, (e.g., food scales, measuring cups, and spoons), and food measurement techniques.

• Knowledge of the techniques used in mixing food (e.g., gelatin, pancake batter, salad dressing, scrambled eggs, etc.).

• Knowledge of cooking methods (e.g., frying, deep-fat frying, boiling, steaming, and baking).

• Knowledge of food safety related to handling and storing cooked foods, serving and storing temperatures and reading food thermometers.

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

• You can find the official appeal form here.

• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

  • By email (dpastate.personnelboard@state.co.us), or

  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or

  • Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or

  • Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At (303) 866-3300, or

• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

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If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dentalhealth plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

• - Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

• Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

• We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

• Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

• We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

• Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.

This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries tocdhsada@state.co.us.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.