Full-Time Cook

Forefront; East Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Vacation time

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Full-Time Cook in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role involves preparing and serving food according to standardized recipes and health regulations. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of cooking experience and knowledge in quantity food preparation. Join a team that values employee growth and offers excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, PTO, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Min. of 2 years cooking experience in restaurants or food service.
• Experience in a health care dietary setting is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipe directions.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized recipes and presentation standards.
• Monitor food temperatures throughout meal service.
• Notify the Director of Culinary of supply needs.

Skills

Cooking experience

Customer Service Orientation

Food Preparation Knowledge

Sanitation and Safety Practices

Time Management

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Education in quantity cooking

Job description

Job Description

Forefront Healthcare has an opportunity for a Full-Time Cook at one of our hospitals located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. If you have a passion for cooking and you are wanting to make an impact every day then this is a great position for you!

Come join a culture where we care about our employees! We want you to grow and be successful.

We Offer Amazing Benefits

• PTO
• Vacation time
• Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program

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 the 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 the storage of supplies and food products
• Notify the Director of Culinary of food, supplies, or equipment needs, Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to the Director of Culinary
• Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through the 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

Wage: $17-$21

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Production
• Food and Beverage Services