Cook Full Time

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Full-Time Cook, where you'll elevate the culinary experience in a supportive environment. This role involves preparing high-quality meals, ensuring food safety, and working closely with a dedicated team. With flexible hours and a commitment to excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents. Enjoy competitive pay and amazing benefits, including medical and dental insurance, PTO, and more. If you are passionate about cooking and customer service, this is the perfect place for you!

Benefits

PTO

Vacation Time

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience in various settings.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and diet orders.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized recipes and portioning standards.
• Monitor food temperatures during preparation and service.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Food Safety Practices

Customer Service Orientation

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Education in Quantity Cooking

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

Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Full-Time Cook in Boonsboro, MD.

Come elevate your career with our company that has been recognized as the #1 "Best Places to Work by Modern Healthcare!"

You will be part of a supportive team! This is a great time to join our rapidly growing company. Come and make an impact!

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

Essential Job Functions

1. Follow standardized recipes, portioning, menu extensions, and presentation standards.
2. Complete and utilize daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
3. Taste completed meals to ensure quality.
4. Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods during preparation and service to meet established temperature goals.
5. In the absence of the Director of Culinary, check and inspect food products and supplies upon delivery.
6. Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food products.
7. Notify the Director of Culinary of food, supplies, or equipment needs, report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions.
8. Comply with health and sanitation regulations and procedures, as evidenced through audits.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Culinary.

Qualifications

1. Minimum 1 year of cooking experience, including batch cooking, family-style restaurants, or short order cooking.
2. Food service experience in a healthcare dietary setting is preferred but not required.
3. Knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving.
4. Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, diet orders, and work assignments.
5. Willingness to work flexible hours, including during emergencies.
6. Patience and tolerance toward staff, residents, and family members.

Education Requirements

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

Core Competencies

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

Physical Demands

The Cook must stand and walk intermittently, reach, stoop, bend, lift, carry, and manipulate various food and supplies. Ability to work with chemicals and lift/carry 50-75 pounds is required.

Additional Information

• Location: Fahrney Keedy Senior Living Community
• Schedule: Prep Cook 3 days/week, Relief Cook 2 days/week
• Shift times vary (6 am - 2:30 pm, 11:30 am - 8 pm); weekend availability required
• Salary: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.