Baker/Cook - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (South Denver) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4447254) Apply Baker/Cook - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (South Denver) Salary$21.10 HourlyLocation Denver, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberIIC 00649 03/27/2024DepartmentColorado Department of Human ServicesDivisionOBH - CMHIFLOpening Date03/27/2024Closing Date4/8/2024 11:59 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionFLSA StatusNon-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.Primary Physical Work AddressColorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan 3520 W. Oxford Ave. Denver, CO 80236
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Department InformationThis position is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. 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 94 adult inpatient beds, over four treatment units and is scheduled to open an additional 44 beds (two units) in August 2022. These two forensic units will be dedicated to providing psychiatric stabilization and restoration treatment to individuals opined incompetent to proceed as a result of their mental illness. 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 JobThese positions are eligible for shift differential on the weekends. About this Work Unit:The Nutrition Services Department will provide quality meals that meet the nutritional needs of the patient population and are prepared in a manner that meets established standards. About this Position:This position ensures safe, compliant, and effective completion of food service production within the Nutrition Services Department kitchen, including meal preparation, cooking, baking, portioning, sanitation, documentation, and supervision. Primary Job Duties:Production Cooking:Prepares meals following standardized recipes, written instructions, portion sizes, production sheets, food safety guidelines, etc. Assures food is attractive, appetizing, and at the proper temperature. Complies with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards including Joint Commission, Colorado Dept. of Health, Colorado Dept. of Education, and the standards and regulations set by the hospital and nutrition service.
Makes appropriate menu substitutions, and documents and submits changes when necessary.
Tastes and visually inspects product for quantity and quality prior to service and makes adjustments as necessary.
Makes recipe modifications to improve quality while ensuring adequate nutrition.
Baking:Prepares baked goods using standardized recipes. Items include bread, cakes, cookies, pies, puddings, cobblers and similar items.
Determines changes in bakery production.
Inspects product by tasting and visually for quantity and quality prior to service and makes adjustments as necessary.
Revises and/or implements new recipes for baked goods to maintain quality.
Work Leader:As a work leader, this position is responsible for daily shift supervision including assigning tasks, monitoring progress and workflow, checking the product, scheduling work, and establishing work standards.
Trains and works alongside employees on regularly assigned tasks, new techniques, methods, and standards. Determines when additional training may be necessary.
Oversees tray line operations and determines if trays are accurate.
Participates in work leader’s meeting; presents issues related to workflow, production, employee morale, etc., determines if an action plan is necessary and discusses this with kitchen managers.
Sanitation and Document Compliance:Responsible for proper documentation of temperatures (food items, refrigerators, and freezers), production records, cleaning schedule, food safety and sanitation, and any other necessary documentation. Assures that all written documentation and reports from each shift are completed on a daily basis. Follows CMHIFL policies regarding utensils/plate/bowl counts, key monitoring, knife inventory, food auditing, operation, and minor servicing of equipment.
Determines the correct action to be taken if food is not at an appropriate temperature.
Monitors adherence to proper labeling and dating of food and ensures F.I.F.O. practices are followed throughout the kitchen.
Determines if items should be utilized, replaced, and/or discarded.
Ensures all food service equipment is kept in working order and the kitchen is kept clean and sanitized. Determines when it’s necessary to place a work order.
Training:
Attends and actively participates in all mandatory/assigned training and successfully completes any/all testing or other requirements for such training. Maintains required certifications as appropriate.
Ensures that all annual mandatory/assigned training is completed within the required timeframe
Other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications:Three 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:NonePreferred Qualifications:
Experience in food service (specifically with baking)
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:
ALL CDHS employees (non-direct contact): CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), and drug screening (commercial Driver’s license)
Shift Work – May work weekends, holidays, and various shift
Must pass a pre-placement physical/medical screening: TB Test
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
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 (dpastate.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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 acknowledgement 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 InformationHow to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply) The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact stephanie.karle@state.co.us 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 P (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/) rogram
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 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 to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhsada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
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