Cook

Hallmark Nursing Center is an amazing facility that prides itself on providing exceptional care to the residents it serves. Our award winning facility has been a member of the Denver community for more than 30 years. Our team of Healthcare Professionals strive for success each and every day. If you are looking to be part of an organization that cares for its associates, look no further. We look forward to adding your unique talents to our amazing team!

Hallmark Nursing Center is a 5-star facility based on overall CMS ratings and Quality Measures. Our building is agency-free and contract-free. We have earned a 4.7 Google star rating out of 223 reviews and are recognized as one of the best nursing homes for 2026 for high-performing long-term care by U.S. News and World reports.

Position Summary

The Cook prepares and serves quality meals for patients in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One (1) year experience in food preparation preferred
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Prepare and serve meals that are appetizing in both taste and appearance, and appropriate for each patient
• Knowledgeable of ordered diets as well as food consistency
• Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner
• Utilize production tools and recipes provided to prepare meals and snacks
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer