Cook Part Time

Forefront Culinary & Support Services; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing team as a Part-Time Cook, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality culinary services. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a rewarding environment, contributing to the well-being of residents through delicious and nutritious meals. You'll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters your growth. If you're passionate about cooking and dedicated to providing excellent service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years cooking experience in batch cooking or family-style restaurants.
• Ability to read and follow recipe directions and diet orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present meals according to standardized recipes and portioning standards.
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Customer Service

Food Preparation Knowledge

Sanitation and Safety Practices

Time Management

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

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 Part-Time Cook in Greensburg, PA.

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!

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.

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

Varied Shifts: (Every other weekend)

Hourly Wage: $17.54-$18.98 an hour.