Cook Full Time

Forefront Culinary & Support Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an exciting team at a forward-thinking company that specializes in high-quality culinary and support services. As a Cook, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and satisfaction of patients and residents by preparing meals in accordance with established standards. With a focus on customer service and food safety, you will have the opportunity to elevate the dining experience for those you serve. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a range of fantastic benefits, including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about food service and making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation Time

401(k)

Short and Long-term disability

EAP

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum one year food service experience in a healthcare dietary setting desired.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, diet orders, and work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Monitors temperature of foods during preparation and service.

Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Basic Food Preparation Knowledge

Sanitation and Safety Practices

Time Management

Thoroughness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets

Job description

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

Winning #1 in Modern Healthcare for Best Companies to work for and #5 for Friendliest Culture, we are excited to keep growing and elevating the excellent customer experience to our clients.

Come be part of an exciting team at Forefront Healthcare and elevate the experience for those you serve! We have an opportunity in Baton Rouge, LA, at The Spine Hospital of Louisiana at The NeuroMedical Center.

The benefits are amazing! – Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation Time, 401(k), Short and Long-term disability, EAP, Paid holidays!

Position Summary

The Cook prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures, and assures patient safety. Assists in all preparation of resident, family, and employee meals, helps deliver and take orders as needed. May be directed by the GM and/or Executive Chef.

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 standards.
• Monitors temperature of hot and cold foods during preparation and service to meet established temperature goals.
• Inspects food products and supplies upon delivery, and supervises storage.
• Reports supplies, equipment needs, and unsafe conditions to the General Manager.
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by GM/Executive Chef.

Qualifications

Minimum one (1) year food service experience in a healthcare dietary setting is desired. Two (2) years of experience in food and beverage operations preferred. Knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioning. Ability to read and follow recipes, diet orders, and work assignments. Willingness to work flexible hours, including emergencies. Patience and tolerance towards staff, patients, and families.

Education Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Preference for education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets.

Competencies

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

Physical Demands

Ability to stand, walk, reach, stoop, bend, lift, carry, and manipulate food products, supplies, and equipment. Ability to work with chemicals and lift/carry 50-75 pounds.

Forefront is an E.O.E.

Job Details

Type: Full-time

Hourly Rate: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Additional Information

Experience: Cooking - 2 years (Preferred)

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.