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$19.29 - $20/hr
Mid
Denver, CO, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- One year of related experience in cooking or a similar production facility is required.
- Ability to read and write and follow standardized recipes and production sheets is required.
- Ability to perform basic kitchen mathematical calculations is required.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds repeatedly during a daily shift is required.
- ServSafe certification is required, or the employee must be able to acquire food safety certification within three months of hire.
- Ability to clearly and respectfully communicate with agency staff, volunteers, clients, and vendors is required.
- Solid time management and organizational skills are required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare precooked meals from the Aging and Nutrition Services kitchen and heat them to the proper serving temperature.
- Plate and serve lunch and dinner meals for a high volume of individuals.
- Plate and serve meals with high-quality presentation and attention to participant satisfaction.
- Provide program participants opportunities to give feedback when appropriate.
- Serve guests respectfully using a trauma-informed approach.
- Portion food according to the number of meals needed while minimizing waste and leftovers.
- Follow Colorado Food Program portion guidelines using the Volunteers of America menu as a guide.
- Use menu plans to requisition products and supplies accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain a safe and clean work area and follow sanitation policies.
- Maintain product safety using proper temperature controls.
- Use and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean, safe, and appropriate manner.
- Chill, label, and properly store unused products and leftovers.
- Prepare special-event meals and requested items as directed by the Food Service Project Manager.
- Track and input meals served and offered into meal-tracking systems.
- Order food and kitchen supplies weekly from the Volunteers of America kitchen.
- Attend required meetings and agency training.
- Direct, train, or assist kitchen employees, temporary workers, or volunteers as assigned.
- Perform responsibilities in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics.
- Maintain predictable and consistent attendance.
- Work Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., including designated holidays and special events when scheduled.
- Occasionally supervise program volunteers and temporary laborers in the absence of a Food Service Manager or Associate Director.
- Use knives, utensils, and commercial cooking equipment throughout the shift.
- Stand, pivot, and walk on hard surfaces for most of the shift.
- Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work around heat, cold, steam, fumes, chemicals, and cleaning solvents.
Desired Qualifications
- At least one year of high-volume institutional cooking experience is preferred.
About the company
VOA Colorado is a nonprofit faith-based organization that provides housing, food, and support services to Colorado’s vulnerable residents. It runs shelters, affordable and transitional housing, a daytime center, and nutrition programs such as Meals on Wheels and City Harvest. The organization serves nearly 100,000 people annually across more than 50 programs, with specialized efforts for veterans and seniors. Its goal is to help people become self-sufficient by offering stable housing, nutritious food, and pathways to work, learning, and community involvement.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
1896
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The VA awarded VOA Colorado Branch $11.6 million for FY2026 veteran homelessness services.
- Denver extended Sinton's Sanctuary funding to December 31, 2026, adding $601,829.
- VOA posted 37 open jobs on September 15, 2026, signaling active program growth.
What critics are saying
- Denver's family shelter contracts turned performance-based in 2026, pressuring staffing and outcomes.
- AmeriCorps funding chaos in 2025-2026 threatened Colorado volunteer programs and service continuity.
- If public grants shrink, VOA's shelter network and senior services face immediate contraction.
What makes Volunteers of America Colorado unique
- VOA Colorado combines shelters, veteran services, meals, and affordable housing across 50 programs.
- Lakewood selected VOA in April 2026 to run a 24/7 navigation center.
- VOANS chose VOA Colorado to manage Switchgrass Crossing, a 45-unit Fort Collins project.
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Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pension Plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program