Prep Cook - Dining Services III - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (South Denver)

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　　Prep Cook - Dining Services III - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (South Denver)

　　Salary

　　$20.10 Hourly

　　Location

　　Denver Metro, CO

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　IIC 00315 01/18/2024

　　Department

　　Colorado Department of Human Services

　　Opening Date

　　01/18/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/4/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

　　FLSA

　　Determined by Position

　　FLSA Status

　　Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

　　Primary Physical Work Address

　　Colorado Mental Health Institute in Fort Logan 3520 W. Oxford Ave. Denver, CO 80236

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Department Information

　　This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

　　Please note: This posting will be used to fill multiple positions.

　　Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

　　About Fort Logan:

　　The Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan (CMHIFL) is one of two state hospitals serving our community. The vision of CMHIFL is to provide the highest quality mental health services to persons with complex, serious, and persistent mental illness within the resources available. Our mission is to support those individuals in achieving their recovery goals and reaching their full potential. CMHIFL provides inpatient treatment to adult patients, generally between the ages of 18-59. The hospital currently has 138 adult inpatient beds and over six treatment milieus serving civil and forensic individuals. Medical services, occupational therapy, neuropsychological-rehabilitation services, and trauma-informed care services are available for all patients throughout the hospital.

　　Through our core values listed below, CMHIFL staff is committed to:

　　Individual dignity and respect

　　Person-centered, evidence-based care

　　Trauma-informed recovery

　　Multidisciplinary collaboration

　　Diversity and inclusion

　　Strong family and community partnerships

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　　Description of Job

　　These positions are eligible for shift differential on the weekends.

　　About this Work Unit:

　　The Nutrition Services Department provides quality meals and medical nutrition therapy to patients in a mental health facility. Meals meet the nutritional, medical, spiritual, cultural, and mental health needs of the patient population and are prepared in a manner that meets established standards.

　　Purpose of this position:

　　This position performs work in food handling, serving, production, cleaning, safety and sanitation. This includes preparing, seasoning and cooking regular and modified meals using standardized recipes and a variety of commercial food service equipment. This position also cleans and sanitizes dishes, pots/pans, equipment, production areas, dining room and other department areas. All work performed by this position adheres to federal, state, and local regulations, Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (CMHHIFL) policies and procedures and proper safety and sanitation guidelines.

　　Primary Job Duties:

　　Tray Line, Meal Service, and Food Cart Distribution:

　　This position portions hot and cold food items onto trays, monitors temperatures, loads regular and modified meals into food carts for distribution, delivers food carts to teams, and serves meals to patients in the dining room.

　　Determines what and how much to serve each patient based on their meal ticket.

　　Determines what to do if temperatures are not within an acceptable range and reports to the supervisor.

　　Identifies appropriate time frames around meal preparation/service in order to meet deadlines.

　　Safety and Sanitation:

　　This position cleans and sanitizes the production area, dining room, diet office, bathroom, kitchen equipment, and utensils. This position also follows policies and procedures regarding knife handling, key monitoring, employee safety, etc.

　　Determines if the temperatures for dish machine and food carts are within appropriate range and records on temperate logs.

　　Determines if chemical sanitizer solution (bleach) is within the appropriate concentration level for sanitation and records on the sanitation log.

　　Identifies deficiencies in cleaning based on cleaning logs (daily, weekly, and quarterly) and discusses these with the supervisor on shift to ensure cleaning is completed in a timely manner.

　　Production Cooking:

　　This position is involved in preparing, portioning, seasoning, and cooking all menu food items utilizing a variety of cooking methods following standardized recipes, menus, tallies, etc.

　　Determines the amount/portion of the product to prepare based on census, tallies, menu, diet, serving size, and weight/volume.

　　When there is a product shortage or spoiled product, this position determines which substitution to use, reports changes to the supervisor, and documents changes on the menu change report.

　　Develops and maintains ongoing communication with kitchen co-workers to ensure correct menu items are being used and recipes are being followed.

　　Training:

　　This position maintains active computer access to complete Cornerstone training and check/review email. This position attends annual training fair and completes mandatory hospital and departmental training.

　　Identifies appropriate timeframe to complete all mandatory training prior to the deadline.

　　Determines when it’s not appropriate to attend scheduled training (due to a scheduling conflict or staff shortage) and communicates this with the supervisor and Food Service Manager II and reschedules training to be completed another day before expiration.

　　Identifies when computer access has been locked (due to lack of activity) and works with the Office of Information Technology (OIT) to obtain access.

　　Performs other duties as assigned

　　Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

　　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.

　　This position works 10 hour shifts

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Two years of food service experience including cooking and preparation of food and/or working in an occupationally related field, such as work in banquet, catering, etc.

　　Substitutions:

　　None

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Experience in food service

　　Certification of ServSafe Class

　　Working in a Hospital or Living Centers

　　Highly Desirable Competencies:

　　Knowledge of institutional food service procedures and practices,

　　Knowledge of health requirements in the operation of a food service unit,

　　Knowledge of health hazards in food service and the necessary precautionary measures,

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

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

　　Knowledge of meat and vegetable preparation methods.

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

　　Knowledge of the use of kitchen utensils in serving or portioning meals.

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

　　Ability to read English at the level necessary for interpreting and understanding written recipes, menus, nourishment labels, diet slips, portioning sheets, and policies and procedures.

　　Ability to perform basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) as related to calculating or converting units of measure for determining proper amounts of food ingredients for mass food production.

　　Ability to clean, cut, cube, grind, and tenderize meat.

　　Ability to clean, peel, dice, grate, slice, and chop vegetables.

　　Ability to measure food ingredients using food scales, measuring cups, or spoons.

　　Ability to mix food items (e.g., gelatin, pancake batter, salad dressing, scrambled eggs, etc.).

　　Ability to boil food items and operate a jacketed steam kettle in a safe and effective manner.

　　Ability to fry food items and operate a grill or tilt grill in a safe and effective manner.

　　Ability to bake food items and operate a gas, rotary, or convection oven in a safe and effective manner.

　　Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions,

　　Interpersonal skills,

　　And teamwork skills.

　　Conditions of Employment:

　　Full Background - Name and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification, Drug Screen, Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS

　　Must be 21 years of age or older

　　Essential Services Designation - Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption

　　Must be willing to submit to influenza vaccination or sign a medical or religious exemption document

　　Must pass a pre-placement physical/medical screening: TB Test

　　Must be available for shift work

　　APPEAL RIGHTS:

　　If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

　　An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail 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 acknowledgment of the department’s action.

　　For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

　　Supplemental Information

　　How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

　　The Assessment Process

　　For additional recruiting questions, please contact [email protected]

　　About Us:

　　If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (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. 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 www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans

　　Medical and dental health 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

　　BenefitHub state employee discount program

　　Employee Wellness program MotivateMe

　　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. For more

　　information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .

　　Our Values:

　　We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .

　　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.

　　We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

　　ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of 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, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform 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 to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at [email protected] or call 1-800-929-0791.

　　THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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