Cook Part Time 18hr

Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Forefront Healthcare as a part-time Prep/Cook in a rewarding role that significantly contributes to patient care. You will be responsible for preparing meals, following safety regulations, and supporting the culinary team. An ideal candidate will have at least a year of food service experience and a customer-oriented mindset. This position offers flexible hours and a chance to make a meaningful impact in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year food service experience in a health care dietary setting.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions.
• Willing to work flexible hours during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to standards and guidelines.
• Monitors temperatures of foods and ensures safety compliance.
• Assists with food storage and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Customer Service Oriented

Basic Food Preparation Knowledge

Sanitation and Safety Practices

Education

High school graduate or equivalent education

Education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets

Job description

Job Description

Come make a difference and join the Forefront Healthcare team! We have a part-time Prep/Cook position open in Boonsboro MD.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that will help you elevate your career!

Position Summary

This Cook prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures and assuring patient safety. Assists in all preparation of patient, family, and employee meals, helps deliver and take orders as needed. May be directed by the Director of Culinary.

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 Director of Culinary

Qualifications

Minimum one (1) year food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired. Minimum of (1) years culinary/cooking background.

Minimum of one (1) years working in food and beverage operation preferred

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, patients, 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

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.

*Background checks and Drug screening will be conducted

Job Type: Part Time Cook

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon/Evening
• Weekend Rotation

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Location: Fahrney Keedy Senior Living Community

Schedule: Shift Vary, Weekend Availability Required. 2-3 Days/week Prep Cook, 0-1 Days/week Relief Cook as needed

Salary: $18.00-20.00 per hour

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.