Cook - Full Time

Forefronthealthcare; Tennessee; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Full Time Cook to join their dynamic team in Ashland City, TN. This role is perfect for someone passionate about culinary arts and dedicated to providing high-quality food services in a healthcare setting. You'll have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers amazing benefits, including medical and dental insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career and make a real impact, this is the place for you!

Benefits

PTO

Vacation Time

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Min. 2 years cooking experience in a health care dietary setting.
• Ability to read and follow recipe directions.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized recipes and ensure food quality.
• Monitor food temperatures and comply with health regulations.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Batch Cooking

Customer Service

Sanitation and Safety Practices

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Education in Quantity Cooking

Job 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 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

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 2 yrs 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

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

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.