Cook Full Time

Forefront Culinary & Support Services; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing the culinary experience in healthcare settings. As a Full Time Cook, you'll play a vital role in preparing high-quality meals that adhere to health and safety standards. With a supportive team and a commitment to excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and amazing benefits including medical and dental insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan. Elevate your culinary career with us and be part of a growing organization that values your skills and contributions.

Benefits

PTO

Vacation Time

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1+ years of cooking experience, preferably in healthcare dietary settings.
• Ability to follow recipes and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals following standardized recipes and safety regulations.
• Supervise food storage and ensure quality control during meal service.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Food Safety Knowledge

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Education in Quantity Cooking

Job description

Company Description

Forefront Healthcare isunique, 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 Boonsboro, MD.

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 1yrs 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 but not required.
• 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

Location: Fahrney Keedy Senior Living Community

Schedule: Prep Cook 3 days/week, Relief Cook 2 Days/week

Shift times vary (6a-230p, 1130a-8p), weekend availability required

Salary: $18.00 - $21.00

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.