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Kitchen Cook

Embrave

Colorado Springs, CO 80907 • $18.13 / hr • 10/1/2026

General , Restaurant / Foodservice , Skilled & Trades

Job Description

Job Description

At Embrave, we believe people can and do change. We have an amazing team that provides our clients with the opportunity to do just that! Embrave has also been recognized as a "Best Workplace" in Colorado Springs every year since 2022. Our commitment to excellence and our supportive work environment makes us a standout employer in the community. If you want to help Embrave make a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction and/or mental health issues, we would love to hear from you!

This position works in a 24/7 Residential Community Corrections facility.

Some of our amazing benefits...

-> 14 Paid Holidays

-> Vacation, Sick and Personal Time

-> 401(k), Roth and Traditional plans offered, 5% Employer Match, 2 Years Fully Vested

-> Employer-paid Employee Assistance

-> Medical ICHRA plans, Dental, Vision

-> Employer-paid Life Insurance for employees and dependents

-> Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft, and Legal Support Services

For additional information on our benefits, please refer to our benefits guides on our career center page.

COOK

The Cook is responsible for the food preparation, planning and conducting facility's food service program for in a confinement setting A Cook is responsible for kitchen and dining area sanitation. The Cook assists in storage, inventory and ordering of food. It is the Cook’s responsibility to help in delivering meals to Embrave facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists with planning meals far enough clients ahead to minimize the need for food substitutions; when substitutions are necessary helps to serve food of equivalent nutritional value.
  • Helps to maintain established standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state health departments, including: storing foodstuffs and supplies in appropriate areas; washing dishes; cleaning refrigerators, stove, bins, cupboards and other kitchen equipment and utensils; and, sweeping and mopping kitchen floors.
  • Supervise food line.
  • Participates in all emergency drills and environmental safety activities.
  • Participates in general staff meetings and other meetings and events planned by the grantee and delegate agency as requested
  • Participates in general staff meetings and other meetings and events planned by the grantee and delegate agency as requested
  • Substitutes for the Cook in her/his absence

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or equivalent education.