At Vail Health, we're not just serving meals--we're nourishing our patients, visitors, and staff with care, creativity, and quality ingredients. If you have a passion for food and a heart for service, we'd love to welcome you to our kitchen.

Work-Life Balance-Friendly Hours:
This Cook position primarily follows a morning through early evening schedule, with shifts typically ending before dinner service. No late-night shifts!
Sample schedule: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM or 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM (rotating weekends and holidays required).

Why Join Us?

• Work in a beautiful mountain town with access to world-class skiing, hiking, and biking
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to community health
• Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including:
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement and education support
• Wellness incentives and employee housing support (if eligible)

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and cook meals following hospital recipes and dietary guidelines
• Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and safety practices
• Collaborate with a dynamic kitchen team to meet daily service needs
• Assist with inventory, prep, and maintaining a clean work environment
• Deliver high-quality meals with a strong focus on consistency and presentation

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a kitchen, restaurant, or food service setting preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
• Flexibility with scheduling, including weekends and holidays

Make a Difference Through Food

Whether you're preparing meals for patients recovering in our care or fueling the healthcare heroes who work here, your role as a Cook at Vail Health is essential. You'll be part of a supportive, fun, and hard-working team that takes pride in what we do--every plate, every shift.

Ready to bring your skills to the table? Apply today and join a workplace where your work truly matters.

About Vail Health

Vail Health, formerly Vail Valley Medical Center, is a nonprofit community health care system serving patients and guests from around the world. Locally operated and governed by a volunteer board of directors, Vail Health includes a 56-bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our 24/7 emergency department in Vail is a Level III Trauma Center with a nearby helipad for necessary medical transports. Vail Health provides a wide array of services and access points including Beaver Creek Medical Center, urgent care clinics in Avon and Gypsum, our Edwards medical campus, Eagle Healthcare Center and a multispecialty clinic in Frisco. Howard Head Sports Medicine offers physical therapy services at 10 locations and works closely with our internationally renowned orthopaedic partners at The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics. In addition, Vail Health's Shaw Cancer Center and Sonnenalp Breast Center are the region’s only fully accredited cancer treatment center and comprehensive breast center. The Vail Clinic, which was founded in 1965, officially became “Vail Valley Medical Center” in 1980, its first year as a full-service hospital. At that time, we had one primary locatio...n and 25 physicians. Today, Vail Health has locations in nine towns, nearly 1,000 employees, 260 physician partners and 85 volunteers. Vail Health is an equal-opportunity employer. The hospital is handicap accessible and adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Smoking is prohibited in our facilities. This includes e-cigarettes.

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