Full-Time Cook

Forefront; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Full-Time Cook in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact patient experiences through high-quality culinary services. You'll be part of a supportive culture that values your growth and success. Enjoy amazing benefits including medical and dental insurance, PTO, and a 401(k). If you have a passion for cooking and want to make a difference every day, this is the perfect position for you!

Benefits

PTO

Vacation Time

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience in various settings.
• Knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized recipes and ensure meal quality.
• Monitor food temperatures during preparation and service.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Food Safety Knowledge

Customer Service Orientation

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Education in Quantity Cooking

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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 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 want 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, and much more!

Check out our website: https://forefronthealthcare.com/

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 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.
3. 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.
4. Notify the Director of Culinary of food, supplies, or equipment needs, report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to the Director of Culinary.
5. 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.
6. Perform other department duties assigned by the Director of Culinary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience, such as batch cooking, family-style restaurants, or short order.
• Minimum of one (1) year of food service experience in a healthcare dietary setting is desired.
• Knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders, and work assignments. Willing to work flexible hours, including during emergencies. Patience and tolerance toward staff, residents, and family members.

Education Requirement

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Preference for education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets.

Competencies

• Customer Service Orientation
• Basic Food Preparation Knowledge
• Sanitation and Safety Practices
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

Physical Demands

The Cook stands and walks intermittently throughout the day, reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, supplies, and equipment. Must be able to work with chemicals/cleaning agents and lift/carry 50 to 75 pounds.

Additional Information

Wage: $17-$21