Cook Full Time $18-$21/hour

Forefront Culinary & Support Services; Frederick (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading culinary service as a Full-Time Cook in Boonsboro, MD, where you will prepare high-quality meals and ensure food safety. With competitive pay and excellent benefits, this is a great opportunity to advance your culinary career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

PTO

Vacation

Holidays

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year cooking experience, including batch cooking.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and diet orders.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized recipes and presentation standards.
• Monitor food temperatures during preparation and service.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Basic Food Preparation Skills

Sanitation and Safety Practices

Thoroughness

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets

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 seeking a Full-Time Cook in Boonsboro, MD.

Join our team and advance your career with a company that has been recognized as the #1 "Best Places to Work by Modern Healthcare!"

We support our staff! This is an exciting time to join us as we are experiencing rapid growth. Make a meaningful impact with us!

We Offer Amazing Benefits! PTO, Vacation, Holidays, Medical, Dental, 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 logs.
3. Taste completed meals to ensure quality.
4. Monitor food temperatures during preparation and service to meet established standards.
5. In the absence of the Director of Culinary, inspect food products and supplies upon delivery.
6. Supervise and assist with storage of supplies and food.
7. Report needs for food, supplies, or equipment, and notify of equipment breakdowns or unsafe conditions.
8. Comply with health and sanitation regulations, evidenced through audits.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Culinary.

Qualifications

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

Education Requirements

1. Ability to read, write, and speak English.
2. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
3. Preference for those with 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 food, supplies, and equipment. Must be able to work with chemicals and lift/carry 50-75 pounds.

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.