Cook Full Time

Forefront; Atmore (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Full Time Cook to join their growing team in Atmore, AL. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance the dining experience for patients and residents through high-quality culinary services. As part of a supportive team, you will follow standardized recipes, ensure food safety, and contribute to a positive environment. With a commitment to excellence, the company provides exceptional benefits, including medical and dental insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan. If you are passionate about food and service, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

PTO

Vacation time

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years cooking experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and dietary orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals following standardized recipes and portioning standards.
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure quality control.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Customer Service

Food Preparation Knowledge

Sanitation and Safety Practices

Time Management

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Education in Quantity Cooking

Job description

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Company Description
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.

Job Description
Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Full Time Cook in Atmore, AL.
Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!" You will be on a team of people that will support you! This is a great time to join our company; we are growing quickly! Come and make an impact!

WE OFFER AMAZING BENEFITS! PTO, Vacation time, Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and much more!

Essential Job Functions

• 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 the Director of Culinary.

Qualifications

• Min. of 2 yrs cooking experience, Batch cooking, family-style restaurants, or short order.
• Minimum of one (1) year of food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired.
• 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, residents, and family members.

Education Requirement

• 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.

Competencies

• Customer Service Oriented
• Basic Food Preparation Knowledge
• Sanitation and Safety Practices
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

Physical Demands
The Cook stands and walks intermittently throughout the working day, as well as reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies, and equipment. The Cook must have the ability to work with chemicals/cleaning agents and must be able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds.

Additional Information
Varied Shifts:
Hourly Wage: $11.00-$13.00 hourly

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries
• Facilities Services