Part-Time Cook - Recuperative Care

This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days

Coalition Mission

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families, children, and individuals who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout Colorado. 

The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

Our Philosophy of Service

We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and healthcare are available to everyone.

We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:

1. Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities, and fostering their hope that a better life is possible;
2. Building strong, caring, and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care, and supportive services;
3. Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion, and diversity and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve;
4. Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation, and professional development;
5. Using resources judiciously and effectively.

Job Description

Position Summary – The Cook at the Stout Street Recuperative Care Center (SSRCC) supports kitchen operations by preparing and serving nutritious meals to residents in accordance with health and sanitation guidelines. This role contributes to a supportive and healing environment for individuals recovering from acute medical needs while experiencing homelessness.

Duties/Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Prepare and serve daily meals in alignment with dietary guidelines, health department regulations, and internal procedures.
• Assist in meal planning and support menu development based on nutritional needs and resident input.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining area, ensuring compliance with all Department of Health and Safety standards.
• Order, receive, and store food and kitchen supplies; support inventory tracking and food rotation processes.
• Monitor and report equipment condition and kitchen supply levels to the Manager, Food Services.
• Attend required trainings related to food handling and safety.
• Collaborate respectfully with SSRCC team and contribute to a trauma-informed, person-centered care environment.
• Ensure timely & accurate use of all company systems as required while maintaining complete up-to-date records and any future upgrades as directed.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.
  
  

Education, Experience and Job Competencies

• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Colorado Serve Safe Certification required within 30 days of hire.
    
    

ExperienceMinimum of 1 year of experience in food preparation or kitchen support.Prior experience working in a residential, healthcare, or nonprofit setting preferred.

Job CompetenciesKnowledge of food safety, sanitation, and nutritional standards.Ability to plan and prepare meals at scale in a commercial kitchen environment.Demonstrated ability to follow recipes, dietary guidelines, and food storage protocols.Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.Physical stamina and ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced kitchen.

Department Overview & Requirements

• Driving Requirements: Reliable transportation is required to ensure timely arrival to assigned work location.
• Language Requirements: Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
  
  

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CCH provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Company.

• Physical Demands

• Working Conditions
  • Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled commercial kitchen.
  • May be exposed to high heat, steam, sharp tools, and cleaning chemicals.
  • Regular interaction with other staff and residents in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
    
    

Employee Acknowledgement of Receipt of Job Description

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for employees performing this job. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract of employment. Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (“CCH” or “Coalition”) may change job descriptions at any time, with or without notice, as service needs require.

CCH is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, pregnancy, health condition related to pregnancy, military status or any other applicable status protected by law.

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Coalition Benefits:

We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.

• Health Insurance - HMO or PPO 
• Dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement savings matching,
• Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation

The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. CCH is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any characteristic protected by law.