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Cook

Longmont United Hospital Longmont, Colorado
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The posted compensation range of $18.00 - $27.63 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-490330 Employment Type Full Time Department Nutrition Services Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Varies Weekly Schedule Variable Remote No Category Dietary

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Cook, you will prepare food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility by utilizing safe cooking techniques. You will ensure that all meals are prepared for multiple therapeutic diets while strictly complying with state and federal healthcare regulations.

Every day, you will follow standardized recipes and established procedures to maintain consistency in food quality. You will play a vital role in supporting quality control measures to ensure that every meal served meets the high standards of the facility.

To be successful in your role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to food safety and regulatory compliance. Your attention to detail and ability to execute complex dietary requirements will be essential to providing excellent nutrition services.

  • Prepares and serves food in accordance with menu guidelines and dietary requirements, using necessary kitchen utensils and equipment, such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stovetops, and grills. Adjusts food preparation as needed to accommodate specific allergies.
  • Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, and procedures, including monitoring and maintaining proper food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage. Prevents cross-contamination and adheres to all personal hygiene requirements.
  • Maintains proper labeling and storage protocols for all food products, equipment, and machinery.
  • Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties to ensure that all cooking and serving areas remain hygienic and safe.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.
Job Requirements

Required

  • One (1) year of Food Service Experience
  • FHP:- within 30 days or state requirement
    • FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe : AZ - Maricopa, Yavapai
    • FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe: CA - Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego
    • FHP: City of Leavenworth:  KS - Leavenworth
    • FHP or ServSafe: KY - Jessamine, Fayette, Madison, Montgomery
    • FHP: NE - Lancaster -  Lancaster County Food Protection Manager Permit
    • FHP: NV - Clark - Clark County Food Handler
    • FHP ANSI or ServSafe: OR
    • FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe: TX
    • FHP or ServSafe: UT
    • FHP State Approved: WA

Preferred

  • High School Diploma
  • Cooking Experience
  • Combination of education and experience
Where You'll Work

At Longmont United Hospital, we treat the entire patient to leverage the powerful connection of body, mind, and spirit in the healing process. Here, your time at work will be spent with a supportive team of employees and leaders that value self-care, flexibility and development opportunities through cross-training and continuing education.

Longmont, Colorado is home to more than 2,000 acres of parks, three public golf courses and numerous trails to hike, bike, walk or run. Located less than an hour away from the Rocky Mountain National Park (ranked the fourth most visited national park in the country in 2017 by the Denver Business Journal), you’ll have easy access to the very best Colorado has to offer.

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