Grill Cook
About The Position
Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience. Forefront Healthcare is seeking dedicated and passionate Cooks to join our team and contribute to a high-quality dining experience for those we serve. Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, or PRN opportunities, this is an excellent chance to make a meaningful impact through your culinary skills. 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 1 year of food preparation and service experience
- ServSafe certification required if no certification must be obtained within 3 months of employment
- 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 Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
- Onsite & Discounted Childcare
- Pharmacy Benefit Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
