Cook Part Time

About the position

Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Part Time Cook in Greensburg, PA. Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 'Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!' You will be on a team of people that will support you! This is a great time to join our company; we are growing quickly! Come and make an impact!

Responsibilities

• Follows standardized recipes, portioning, menu extensions, and presentation standards.
• Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
• Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.
• Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
• In the absence of the Director of Culinary, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered.
• Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food products.
• Notify Director of Culinary of food, supplies or equipment needs, report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to Director of Culinary.
• Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Director of Culinary.

Requirements

• Min. of 2 yrs cooking experience, Batch cooking, family-style restaurants, or short order.
• Minimum of one (1) year of food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired.
• Have general knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation.
• Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.

Nice-to-haves

• Preference is given to persons with an education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets.

Benefits

• Hourly Wage: $17.50-$18.98 an hour