Cook Full Time

Forefront; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation Time

401(k)

Short and Long-term Disability

EAP

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A healthcare culinary services company is seeking a full-time Cook in Baton Rouge, LA. The candidate will prepare food according to regulations and ensure safety standards are met. A minimum of one year of food service experience in health care is preferred. The role demands attention to quality and compliance with health regulations. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum one year food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired.
• General knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving is required.
• Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, patients, and family members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Follow standardized recipes and ensure meal quality.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Basic Food Preparation Knowledge

Sanitation and Safety Practices

Time Management

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job 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.

Hourly Rate: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

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 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 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 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 Executive Chef, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered. Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food products.
• Notifies General Manager of supplies or equipment needs, and reports equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions.
• Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third‑party audits.
• Performs other department duties assigned by GM/Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• 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.

Experience

• Cooking: 2 years (Preferred)

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.

Forefront is an E.O.E.

Job Type: Full-time

AAP/EEO Statement

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.