Temporary Cook - Recovery Center (Monument) at Goodwill Staffing Services

Application Due by Monday, November 17, 2025

Work Schedule:
Days: Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday
Hours: 10:30am-6:30pm

This position is eligible for Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate.

Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Food and Nutrition Services Cook will prepare, cook, season, and serve adequate, attractive, nutritious, and balanced meals. Meals prepared include meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, fruit, soups, salads, desserts, breads, and pastries, as specified and scheduled by the menus. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.  

Assisting with Other Kitchen Tasks:

• Emptying trash cans.
• Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment and surfaces.
• Assisting with food preparation and other tasks as requested.
• Restocking supplies in the kitchen.
• Sweeping and mopping floors in the kitchen area.
• Gathering soiled linens from tables.    

Following Safety and Sanitation Procedures:

• Adhering to food health and safety regulations. 
• Following sanitation and cleaning procedures diligently. 
• Ensuring dishwashers are functioning properly and reporting any issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior Cook experience is preferred

Reliable Transportation

Flexible Schedule

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• A High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

•  Previous experience as a dishwasher is preferred.

Other:

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 20 pounds.  

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses. 

Goodwill participates in E-Verify.  For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS:  888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 275 - GSS - Service                   Dept Number: 5450

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Guide to Physical Requirements:
• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - Occasionally

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - Frequently

   Light: 14 lbs & under - Frequently

CARRYING:

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - Occasionally

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - Frequently

   Light: 14 lbs & under - Frequently

PUSHING/PULLING - Frequently

REACHING:

   Above Shoulder - Occasionally

   At Shoulder - Frequently

   Below Shoulder - Occasionally

TWISTING - Frequently

BENDING - Frequently

KNEELING/CRAWLING - Occasionally

SQUAT - Occasionally

CLIMBING:

   Use of legs only (stairs) - Never

   Use of arms & legs (ladders) - Never

HEARING - Occasionally

VISION:

   Visual, close - Continuously

   Visual, distant - Occasionally

   Visual, depth perception - Occasionally

HANDS/FINGERS:

   Simple grasping - Continuously

   Fine Manipulation - Continuously

   Repetitive Movements - Continuously

WALKING - Occasionally

STANDING - Continuously

SITTING - Never

SPEAKING - Occasionally

OTHER, please describe - NA