HealthCare Cook Full Time

Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services•Columbus, GA

1d•$14 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Columbus, Georgia. This facility is upscale CCRC. The Cook prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures and assuring patient safety. Assists in all preparation of patient, family, and employee meals, helps deliver and take orders as needed. May be directed by the Director of Culinary. WE OFFER AMAZING BENEFITS!!! PTO, Vacation time, Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and much more! Check out our website: https://forefronthealthcare.com/

Requirements

Minimum one (1) year food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired
Minimum of two (2) years working in food and beverage operation preferred
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, patients, and family members
Ability to read, write and speak English
High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Preference is given to persons with education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets
Customer Service Oriented
Basic Food Preparation Knowledge
Sanitation and Safety Practices
Thoroughness
Time Management

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 Director of Culinary