Cook - Full Time

Forefront Culinary & Support Services; Pleasant View (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Full Time Cook, where you will play a vital role in enhancing the culinary experience for patients and residents. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, ensuring food safety and quality while preparing delicious meals. With a focus on teamwork and community impact, you will be part of a growing organization recognized as one of the best places to work. Enjoy competitive pay and amazing benefits, including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. Elevate your culinary career with us!

Benefits

PTO

Vacation Time

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and dietary orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals following standardized recipes and portioning standards.
• Monitor food temperatures to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Food Safety Knowledge

Customer Service

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 Ashland City, TN. We are growing quickly.

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Notify Director of Culinary of food, supplies or equipment needs, report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to Director of Culinary.
5. Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits.
6. Perform other department duties assigned by the Director of Culinary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience, including batch cooking, family-style restaurants, or short order.
• Minimum of one (1) year of food service experience in a healthcare 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 emergency situations. 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 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

Must be fully vaccinated.

Salary: $15.00-$17.00/hour