Dining Services III

Dining Services III - Nutrition Services - Pueblo Print Apply Dining Services III - Nutrition Services - Pueblo Salary $1,656.46 - $2,318.77 Biweekly Location Pueblo, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number IIB /09/2025 Department Colorado Department of Human Services Division OBH - CMHIP Opening Date 01/09/2025 Closing Date 1/17/:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 1600 W. 24th Street Pueblo, CO 81003 FLSA Status Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package. Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details. About us As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century, the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo is a leading employer, provider of quality mental health services, and a community partner. Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events. CDHSCareers Description of Job About the Nutrition Services department: The Nutrition Services Department exists to provide quality food service and medical nutrition therapy to more than 1600 clients in a mental health care facility and the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). With over 100 employees, the department strives, within available resources, to provide adequate nutrition to clients based on medical, spiritual, ethnic, cultural, and mental health needs. The incumbent in this position will prepare and serve meals, snacks and beverages for clients in a high and/or medium security setting while adhering to federal, state and local regulations. As well as prepare food by utilizing conventional and cooked chill production systems and using a variety of cooking methods such as grilling, baking, roasting, steaming, etc. with commercial food service equipment. Food is re-thermed, assembled and portioned by dining services positions in the dining rooms. Candidates in this position will also store food in accordance with food safety guidelines and are responsible for cleaning equipment, production areas, and dishes while following proper safety and sanitizing guidelines. Please note incumbent may be scheduled to work in North Kitchen or dining rooms, based on business needs. Primary Duties: + Prepare food by utilizing conventional and/or cook chill production systems and utilizing a variety of cooking methods. + Follow standardized recipes, diets, cooking instructions, production sheets, tallies, and load slips to prepare meals, snacks and baked goods. + In the preparation of recipes visually, inspect for correct consistency, color, and texture. + During cooking, monitors and documents food temperatures following Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines. + Operates and cleans commercial food equipment, following manufacturer's guidelines and instructions for safe operation. + Counts and portions of food items based on census per location. + Prepares and re-therms food and beverage products. + Takes QA sample bags and stores for 72 hours until testing is completed. + Cooks meals by using various cooking methods and equipment (i.e. combi-oven, griddle, conveyor toasters, etc.). + Prepares meals in accordance to load slips and ensures food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed. + Assembles and portions food items, snacks, sack meals, beverages and baked goods. + Prepares sack lunches for clients as needed. The position also serves meals/snacks to CMHIP patients in accordance with the meal report. + The position is responsible for completing an inventory of supplies in their designated production area and orders supplies from North Kitchen as needed by using bread and milk order form. + Receives supplies and stores them in the appropriate location based on the item being delivered (i.e. cold item, dry storage, chemicals, etc.). + In accordance with established policies and procedures, cleans kitchen equipment, production areas, tables, hoods and dining room or North Kitchen areas. + Washes dishes, utensils, pots and pans by using a dishwasher or 3 compartment sink. + Records dish machine wash and rinse temperatures. + Pushes food carts and picks up from designated locations; cleans and sanitizes carts. + Follows policies and procedures regarding utensils and sharp counts, contraband, key monitoring, food auditing, operation and minor servicing of equipment. + Applies proper sanitation techniques when cleaning production areas and equipment. + Documents knife counts, refrigeration temperatures and food temperatures on designated log sheets. + Ensures all refrigerators and other log sheets are updated daily. Ensures IOJ and incident reports are completed in a timely manner. + Follows food safety guidelines in accordance with federal, state, and department standards. + Monitors and documents food temperatures, following HACCP guidelines. + Maintains active computer access to complete Cornerstone training. + Attends yearly competency fair and completes mandatory hospital and departmental training. + May be assigned or may be asked to work other units to ensure coverage. + Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications: + Two (2) year of experience in an occupational field related to the work (ie. food service, etc.) Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a pro-rated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Preferred Qualifications: + Previous experience working in a commercial or institutional setting, utilizing raw ingredients, following prescribed large-scale recipes to create meals or baked goods from scratch. + Previous experience working as a cook in a high volume, batch production kitchen, following prescribed large-scale recipes, monitoring production schedules and maintaining inventory and supply orders. + Experience in Corrections or high-security kitchen. + Food Safety Certification + Excellent customer service skills + Basic computer skills Knowledge Of: + Food service operations and the preparation and production of food + Cleaning and sanitizing practices as they relate to food service operations + Knowledge of safe food handling, and storage practices and regulations + Knowledge of weights, measures, (e.g., food scales, measuring cups, and spoons), and food measurement techniques. + Knowledge of the techniques used in mixing food (e.g., gelatin, pancake batter, salad dressing, scrambled eggs, etc.). + Knowledge of cooking methods (e.g., frying, deep-fat frying, boiling, steaming, and baking). + Knowledge of food safety related to handling and storing cooked foods, serving and storing temperatures and reading food thermometers. Conditions of Employment: + A pre-employment full criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges. + Other: TB Testing; annual influenza and other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado + Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials: Exposure to cleaning chemicals and commercial equipment + May be required to work weekends, evenings, and holidays. + Essential - Support Care Services Designation - Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency without delay or interruption + Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination 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 , postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866 . click apply for full job details