Cook-COOK

fhcexternal; Borger (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront seeks an experienced cook to prepare meals in a healthcare dietary setting in accordance with standards and policies. You will assist in delivery, monitor temperatures, and ensure quality, while complying with safety regulations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets. Health care dietary experience and ServSafe are preferred, and flexibility to work varying hours is important.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets preferred.
• One year health care dietary food service experience desired.
• Two years in food and beverage operation preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipe directions and diet orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals per standardized recipes and guidelines.
• Assist in meal delivery and taking orders as needed.
• Monitor food temperatures to meet safety goals.
• Complete production worksheets and waste logs.
• Supervise storage of supplies and report shortages.
• Comply with health, safety, and HIPAA regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading recipes

Flexible hours

Patience and tolerance

ServSafe

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Quantity cooking education

Therapeutic diets education

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

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.
• In the absence of the Chef Manager or Director, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered.
• Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food products.
• 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.

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.

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred.
• Preference is given to persons with an education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets.
• 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.
• ServSafe preferred.