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Job Description Chef Full-Time Starting pay: $22.00-28.00/hr. depending on experience Location: 909 Centre Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado Why You'll Love Working Here: Strong Culture and Character: The Winslow is rated a 4.8/5 by Assisted Living Center, and with strong leadership as well as an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere it's no wonder why! Growth Opportunities: We invest in your professional development with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working hours to balance your personal and professional life. Perks and Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, generous PTO, and more! About the Role: The Chef is a key leadership position responsible for directing all food service operations and creating an exceptional dining experience for our residents. This role ensures that meals meet individual dietary needs and preferences while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Chef leads and develops kitchen staff, manages inventory and vendor partnerships, and collaborates with administrative and interdisciplinary teams to deliver consistently outstanding service. Key Responsibilities Include: Ensuring resident satisfaction through high-quality meal preparation tailored to dietary needs and preferences Maintaining full compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards Providing strong leadership, training, and support to kitchen staff Managing vendor relationships and monitoring product quality Maintaining cost control through smart budgeting, inventory oversight, waste reduction, and proper portioning What We're Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent is preferred. ServSafe Manager Training required. CDM/CFPP Certified is required. 5+ years of qualified cooking experience in a supervisory position required. Experience in front and back of the house management in medium to high volume setting preferred (100+ people). Attributes: Problem-Solving Customer Service Leadership Creativity Our Total Rewards package includes a salary range of between $22 - $26/hr. DOE Employees who work at least 24+ hrs. per week qualify for a full range of benefits, including: Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, employer paid LTD & GTL with AD&D. An array of voluntary benefit offerings. 401(k) & Paid Time Off (PTO). Discounts at our pharmacy. Discounts at our medical equipment stores. About Us: For over 50 years, Columbine Health Systems has proudly served Northern Colorado as a trusted leader in senior healthcare. Our goal is simple: to provide exceptional care to our residents—and to value and support the incredible team who make that care possible. When you join us, you're not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a compassionate, innovative community with a deep commitment to service and excellence. How to Apply: Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Simply fill out the application and submit your resume. Our recruiters will be in touch with you shortly! Marijuana-Free Workplace: In accordance with federal law, we maintain a marijuana-free workplace. All employees must be able to pass a drug screening, including for marijuana, regardless of state legalization. Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Columbine Health Systems is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Anticipated close date: It is our honor and privilege to provide health care and living environments for older adults in Northern Colorado. Since 1971, our residents, staff, and families value our mission and vision. We believe they reflect who we are and why we dedicate ourselves to caring for our community each and every day. We hope you will look through our website to find the services or facilities we offer to meet your needs. If you would like to come on board as an employee, we welcome you too!