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Bethesda Gardens Thornton

Thornton, CO (In Person)

$40,560 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/7/2026

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Join our compassionate community at Bethesda Gardens, where we prioritize the well-being and tastes of our beloved residents. We are seeking a part-time chef dedicated to meeting the dining needs of the residents we serve. If you are passionate about creating delightful culinary experiences and have a heart for serving the senior community, we would love to hear from you! Shifts available are day and evening, as well as weekend availability.
Benefits Include:
Medical Insurance
  • HDHP or PPO (Full-time employees only) Vision/Dental/Life Insurance (Full-time employees only) Health Savings Account with Company Match (Full-time employees only) Flexible Spending Account Company matching 403(b) Plan Paid Vacation Personal, Sick and Holidays Paid Volunteer Program Total Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Wages on Demand These benefits may be reduced depending on FT, PT, PRN or temporary job status.
To receive certain benefits, eligible employees may be required to meet participation requirements and pay required premiums and other contributions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Cooks meals according to established recipes and menus. Assists Culinary Services Director in creating menus that meet the residents' nutritional needs and accommodates residents' food preferences. Presents meals that are pleasing to the eye and palate. Sets up kitchen and preps according to each day's menu, preps for next day. Cleans dishes, floors, walls and kitchen equipment maintaining sanitary guidelines according to community's policies and procedures. Maintains an organized, clean, and safe storeroom, coolers, and kitchen. Assists in planning and cooking of special meals.. Maintains proper temperatures of steam table, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer. Maintains confidentiality of residents' personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents' rights. Maintains a professional appearance by wearing clean, pressed uniform and a demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests. Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance. Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents' / guests' requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes. Performs all other duties as assigned or required. Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job There are no managerial duties for this position. Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities Knowledge of menu planning for geriatric residents. Excellent cooking and baking skills. Knowledge of restricted diets such as diabetic, low fat, salt free, liquid, etc. Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and staff. Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly. Must be knowledgeable of the location of the MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines. Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise. Must be able to expand recipes Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following the Bethesda Senior Living Communities' Mission Statement.
Education/Experience:
Must possess education that provides skills to read, comprehend, and follow recipes and procedures. High school graduate or equivalent. Culinary training preferred. Has appropriate health certification as required by local state and federal health departments.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
Work environment is a restaurant style kitchen containing heat, steam, and cold temperatures. Duties and activities are fast paced, following strict scheduled time frames. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally and perform full range reaching abilities. Must be able to read and follow directions and recipes. Position requires stirring, sifting, cutting, slicing, reaching, bending, standing for long periods of time, and ambulating from kitchen to dining room carrying trays, plates, silverware, and accessories. Bethesda Senior Living Communities reserves the right to pay a wage/salary that is lower or higher than the above posted compensation range. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Chef Bethesda Gardens Thornton 12610 Hudson Street, Thornton, CO 80241 $19
  • $20 an hour
  • Part-time $19
  • $20 an hour
  • Part-time Join our compassionate community at Bethesda Gardens, where we prioritize the well-being and tastes of our beloved residents.
We are seeking a part-time chef dedicated to meeting the dining needs of the residents we serve. If you are passionate about creating delightful culinary experiences and have a heart for serving the senior community, we would love to hear from you! Shifts available are day and evening, as well as weekend availability.
Benefits Include:
Medical Insurance
  • HDHP or PPO (Full-time employees only) Vision/Dental/Life Insurance (Full-time employees only) Health Savings Account with Company Match (Full-time employees only) Flexible Spending Account Company matching 403(b) Plan Paid Vacation Personal, Sick and Holidays Paid Volunteer Program Total Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Wages on Demand These benefits may be reduced depending on FT, PT, PRN or temporary job status.
To receive certain benefits, eligible employees may be required to meet participation requirements and pay required premiums and other contributions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Cooks meals according to established recipes and menus. Assists Culinary Services Director in creating menus that meet the residents' nutritional needs and accommodates residents' food preferences. Presents meals that are pleasing to the eye and palate. Sets up kitchen and preps according to each day's menu, preps for next day. Cleans dishes, floors, walls and kitchen equipment maintaining sanitary guidelines according to community's policies and procedures. Maintains an organized, clean, and safe storeroom, coolers, and kitchen. Assists in planning and cooking of special meals.. Maintains proper temperatures of steam table, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer. Maintains confidentiality of residents' personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents' rights. Maintains a professional appearance by wearing clean, pressed uniform and a demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests. Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance. Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents' / guests' requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes. Performs all other duties as assigned or required. Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job There are no managerial duties for this position. Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities Knowledge of menu planning for geriatric residents. Excellent cooking and baking skills. Knowledge of restricted diets such as diabetic, low fat, salt free, liquid, etc. Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and staff. Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly. Must be knowledgeable of the location of the MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines. Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise. Must be able to expand recipes Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following the Bethesda Senior Living Communities' Mission Statement.
Education/Experience:
Must possess education that provides skills to read, comprehend, and follow recipes and procedures. High school graduate or equivalent. Culinary training preferred. Has appropriate health certification as required by local state and federal health departments.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
Work environment is a restaurant style kitchen containing heat, steam, and cold temperatures. Duties and activities are fast paced, following strict scheduled time frames. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally and perform full range reaching abilities. Must be able to read and follow directions and recipes. Position requires stirring, sifting, cutting, slicing, reaching, bending, standing for long periods of time, and ambulating from kitchen to dining room carrying trays, plates, silverware, and accessories. Bethesda Senior Living Communities reserves the right to pay a wage/salary that is lower or higher than the above posted compensation range. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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