Job Title:	Cook (On Call) Family Crisis Center
Salary:	$10.81 - $15.80 Hourly
Job Type:	On Call Regular
Location:	Denver Human Services, 1200 Federal Blvd., Denver, Colorado

Job Title:

Cook (On Call) Family Crisis Center

Salary:

$10.81 - $15.80 Hourly

Job Type:

On Call Regular

Location:

Denver Human Services, 1200 Federal Blvd., Denver, Colorado


Description Benefits Supplemental Questions
The City and County of Denver, Department of Human Services is seeking qualified applicants for a Cook, (On Call) with the unique ability to work with at-risk youth in a residential treatment facility. This position is not benefit eligible. The position will work 39 hour per week with a set schedule and will be paid on an hourly basis. The Family Crisis Center is a 24 hour, 7 days a week facility operated by Denver County Department of Human Services that offers the “Hope and Opportunity” program for the children and families served. The Family Crisis Center is located next to the Human Services Building at 2929 West 10th. Successful candidates must be willing and available to work between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 7 days a week, including holidays. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities:
This position prepares, cooks, and bakes food into meals and prepares food for the clients and staff, at the Family Crisis Center, both standard and special occasions. Reviews menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of meat, vegetables, soups, salads, desserts, bakery, and other food items to be obtained and prepared. Ensures that required sanitary levels are maintained throughout the food preparation process and that all foods prepared meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste, and appearance. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and health and safety standards.
Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate desirable and one year of experience performing food preparation and/or service for an establishment such as an educational, correctional, military, or medical institution. A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement. Must be willing and able to lift 25-50 pounds continuously. Must be able to work between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 7 days a week, including holidays. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a diverse population, and exposure to many different cultures and practices. Experience in a school environment, (youth/children), is preferred, but not required. Strong leadership skills, and a team attitude is necessary. Creativity and having knowledge of improvising as it relates to food preparation is a plus.
Additional Information:
The Department of Human Services will conduct criminal background checks as part of the hiring process. Successful candidates must be able to successfully complete this criminal background investigation. Denver Human Services promotes the well-being, protection and independence of Denver residents through its many services for low-income and at-risk families, children, seniors and other adults. For more information regarding Denver Human Services, please visit our website www.denvergov.org/HumanServices/ Additional compensation will be paid for the bilingual skill based on level of proficiency. Please apply on-line at http://www.denvergov.org/jobs Classification Title: Cook #CS0457 Pay Grade: 606-S Agency: Human Services Testing: 100% Scored Supplemental - Matrix evaluation of Training/Education and Experience Recruiters: TA

Description Benefits Supplemental Questions

The City and County of Denver, Department of Human Services is seeking qualified applicants for a Cook, (On Call) with the unique ability to work with at-risk youth in a residential treatment facility.

This position is not benefit eligible. The position will work 39 hour per week with a set schedule and will be paid on an hourly basis.

The Family Crisis Center is a 24 hour, 7 days a week facility operated by Denver County Department of Human Services that offers the “Hope and Opportunity” program for the children and families served.

The Family Crisis Center is located next to the Human Services Building at 2929 West 10th.

Successful candidates must be willing and available to work between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 7 days a week, including holidays.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

This position prepares, cooks, and bakes food into meals and prepares food for the clients and staff, at the Family Crisis Center, both standard and special occasions.

Reviews menus and work orders to determine type and quantities of meat, vegetables, soups, salads, desserts, bakery, and other food items to be obtained and prepared.

Ensures that required sanitary levels are maintained throughout the food preparation process and that all foods prepared meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste, and appearance.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and health and safety standards.

Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate desirable and one year of experience performing food preparation and/or service for an establishment such as an educational, correctional, military, or medical institution.

A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.

Must be willing and able to lift 25-50 pounds continuously.

Must be able to work between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 7 days a week, including holidays.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with a diverse population, and exposure to many different cultures and practices.

Experience in a school environment, (youth/children), is preferred, but not required.

Strong leadership skills, and a team attitude is necessary.

Creativity and having knowledge of improvising as it relates to food preparation is a plus.

Additional Information:

The Department of Human Services will conduct criminal background checks as part of the hiring process. Successful candidates must be able to successfully complete this criminal background investigation.

Denver Human Services promotes the well-being, protection and independence of Denver residents through its many services for low-income and at-risk families, children, seniors and other adults.

For more information regarding Denver Human Services, please visit our website www.denvergov.org/HumanServices/

Additional compensation will be paid for the bilingual skill based on level of proficiency.

Please apply on-line at http://www.denvergov.org/jobs

Classification Title: Cook #CS0457
Pay Grade: 606-S
Agency: Human Services
Testing: 100% Scored Supplemental - Matrix evaluation of Training/Education and Experience
Recruiters: TA