Cook (Healthcare/Senior Living)
About The Position
Forefront Healthcare is seeking dedicated Cooks to join our culinary team at a multi-site senior living community. These positions focus on healthcare-centered cooking, with an emphasis on preparing nutritious, high-quality meals that support the well-being of our senior residents. If you have a passion for serving others through food, this is the opportunity for you. Summary/Objective: Responsible for preparing nutritious and appetizing food for residents following established recipes adhering to federal/state/local standards and guidelines in proper food storage, handling, and preparation. Must possess the ability to work in a high-pressure environment, working both independently and as part of a team.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 3 year of food preparation and service experience.
- Knowledge of food handlers and safety regulations.
- Proven track record of integrity.
- Excellent verbal/written and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Must be detail oriented and accurate.
- Ability to multitask while working in a pressured environment; always operating as part of a team.
- Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public.
- Numerical ability necessary to make various computations in keeping work records, and in recipe preparation.
- Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to prepare food and operate dietary equipment.
- Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
- An appreciation of the value of food and dietary equipment and an awareness of the requirement for careful handling and economy of 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.
Responsibilities
- Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
- Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
- Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special requests.
- Ensure food is prepared at proper temperatures and associated checklists and logs are completed.
- Assist with inventory management and the receiving of goods from vendors.
- Work with the Executive Chef/Cottage Manager/Chef Manager to coordinate menus or special requests.
- Adapts schedule when necessary to accommodate emergency situations.
- Follow safe food handling training and policies and procedures including appropriate glove use.
- Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Adheres to therapeutic and mechanically altered diet extensions.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits!
- Company provided Life Insurance!
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, 6 Paid Holidays!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
