Cook Full Time

Forefronthealthcare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing healthcare company as a Full Time Cook in Traverse City, Michigan! This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the dining experience of patients and residents. You'll be part of a supportive team, ensuring high-quality culinary services while adhering to health and safety standards. Enjoy amazing benefits including PTO, medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. If you have a passion for cooking and a desire to contribute to a rewarding environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

PTO

Vacation time

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience required, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to follow recipes and work flexible hours is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present meals following standardized recipes and safety standards.
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food service experience in healthcare

Knowledge of quantity food preparation

Ability to follow recipe directions

Flexibility in working hours

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Education in quantity cooking

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

Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Full Time Cook in Traverse City, Michigan. 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

1. Min. of 2 yrs cooking experience, batch cooking, family-style restaurants, or short order.
2. Minimum of one (1) year of food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired.
3. Have general knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving.
4. 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

1. Ability to read, write and speak English.
2. High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Preference is given to persons with an education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets.

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.