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Front Range Staffing

Colorado Springs, COJob$18/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$18/hr
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Front Range Staffing is seeking an experienced cook for immediate placement at a retirement community in Colorado Springs. The cook will prepare quality meals while accommodating residents’ dietary needs and restrictions. The ideal candidate has institutional or high-volume cooking experience, can follow recipes and dietary instructions, and works dependably and professionally with seniors.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Institutional Cooking, nice to haveDietary Meal Preparation, nice to haveRecipe Following, nice to haveFood Safety, nice to haveFood Storage, nice to haveKitchen Sanitation, nice to haveEfficient Meal Service, nice to havePatience, nice to haveProfessionalism, nice to havePositive Attitude, nice to haveDependability, nice to havePunctuality, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveLifting 20 Pounds, nice to haveStanding for Eight-Hour Shifts, nice to have

Qualifications

2+ Years Cooking Experience, nice to haveHigh School Diploma or GED, nice to haveMust Be 18+, requiredCurrent TB Test or Willingness to Obtain, nice to haveReliable Transportation, nice to haveNon-Slip Shoes, requiredNon-Smoker, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Front Range Staffing is seeking an experienced Cook for immediate placement at a retirement community in Colorado Springs. We are looking for a dependable, skilled cook who enjoys working with seniors and can prepare quality meals while accommodating residents' dietary needs and restrictions. Pay: $18.00 per hour Schedule: 12PM to 8PM or 2PM to 8PM Location: Central Colorado Springs An ideal candidate for this position would possess the following skills and experience: - At least 2 years of institutional, senior living, nursing home, hospital, banquet, resort, or high-volume cooking experience - Experience preparing meals for residents with dietary restrictions, allergies, modified diets, and special nutritional needs - Ability to follow recipes, menus, portion guidelines, and dietary instructions accurately - Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper food storage, and kitchen cleanliness standards - Ability to prepare and serve meals efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen - Patience, professionalism, and a positive attitude when working with the senior population - Dependable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team - High school diploma or GED - Must be at least 18 years old - Current TB test or willingness to obtain one - Reliable transportation - Non-slip shoes required - Ability to lift at least 20 pounds and stand for an eight-hour shift - Non Smoker Front Range Staffing offers: - Health, dental, and vision insurance - Life insurance - Short-term and long-term disability - Sick pay - 401(k) - Bereavement pay - Employee referral program If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to [email protected]{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} and call or text us for immediate consideration. Front Range Staffing 1257 Lake Plaza Drive, Suite 230 Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Call/Text: (719) 323-6632 Email: [email protected]{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} Website: www.frontrangestaffing.com{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

How this job compares

Set against the 668 open Cook jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18/hr
  • US median$18–21/hr154 hourly ranges

This rate, $18/hr, is 9% below the US median midpoint ($20/hr) — in the middle half of Cook hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 10 open Cook jobs in Colorado and 668 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Cook postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (93 postings).
Education
9 of the 668 open Cook jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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