Full-Time Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Vacation time

Holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Full-Time Cook in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of cooking experience, preferably in healthcare dietary settings. As a Cook, you will follow standardized recipes and ensure quality meals while maintaining health regulations. The position offers a wage range of $17-$21 per hour and a variety of benefits, including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of cooking experience in batch cooking, family-style restaurants, or short order.
• Desired: Minimum of one year of food service experience in a healthcare dietary setting.
• General knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders, and work assignments.
• Willingness to work flexible hours during emergencies.
• Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized recipes and presentation standards.
• Monitor temperatures of hot and cold foods during preparation.
• Check and inspect food products and supplies delivered.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations and departmental procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Culinary.

Skills

Customer Service Oriented

Basic Food Preparation Knowledge

Sanitation and Safety Practices

Thoroughness

Time Management

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets

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 want to make an impact every day, 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

• 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.
• Monitors the temperature of hot and cold foods throughout preparation and service to ensure established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained during meal service.
• In the absence of the Director of Culinary, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered; supervises and assists in storage of supplies and food products.
• Notifies the Director of Culinary of food, supplies, or equipment needs and reports equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions.
• Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and departmental sanitation procedures as evidenced by local health department and third‑party audits.
• Performs other department duties assigned by the Director of Culinary.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of cooking experience (batch cooking, family‑style restaurants, or short order).

Desired: Minimum of one year of food service experience in a healthcare dietary setting.

General knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving.

Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders, and work assignments.

Willingness to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation.

Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.

Education Requirement

High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Preference for 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, reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies, and equipment. Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds and work with cleaning agents.

Additional Information

Wage: $17‑$21 per hour

Benefits

Medical insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, vacation time, holidays, employee assistance program, and more.