Cook

Forefront; Lino Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Full-time employment benefits

Job summary

Forefront is seeking a Cook to support residents and staff in a healthcare setting in Lino Lakes, MN, ensuring meals are prepared safely and to high quality.

You will follow standardized recipes and portioning, monitor temperatures, assist the Chef Manager, and comply with health, sanitation, and HIPAA requirements while attending required trainings and department meetings.

Qualifications

• Prepare meals in a healthcare setting following federal, state, and local standards and policies.
• Follow standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Maintain safety and sanitation in accordance with health regulations.
• Complete mandatory trainings and competencies annually.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents, families, and employees.
• Follow recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods to meet goals.
• Notify Chef Manager of supplies or equipment needs.
• Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions.
• Comply with health, sanitation, HIPAA, and department policies.
• Attend department meetings and grow professionally.

Job description

Forefront is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional culinary and support services. As a member of our team, you play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in a healthcare setting. Guided by our core values Tenacity, Integrity, Creativity, Service Excellence, Safety, and Caring, you help support healing and well-being for those we serve. If you take pride in your work and enjoy making a difference each day, we would love to have you on our team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a team that values respect, teamwork, and doing the job right
• Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training and opportunities to learn new skills
• Competitive Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and more

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 resident, family, and employee meals, helps deliver and take orders as needed. May be directed by the Chef Manager and/or Director.

• 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 standards.
• 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.
• Notify Chef Manager or Director of supplies or equipment needs.
• Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to the Chef Manager or Director.
• 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 Chef Manager/Director.
• Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures, including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.
• Attends department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certifications/licenses, if applicable.
• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.

Rate: $18 - $23 per hour, depending on experience

Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions or benefits of employment.