Full-Time Cook

Forefront Culinary & Support Services; Middleville (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare culinary services is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Cook to join their team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the patient experience by preparing high-quality meals in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, a commitment to food safety, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and well-being, this position comes with excellent benefits, including medical and dental insurance, PTO, and more. If you are ready to take your culinary skills to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

PTO

Vacation Time

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Min. 2 years cooking experience in a culinary setting.
• Ability to read and follow recipe directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present meals according to standardized recipes.
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Food Preparation Knowledge

Customer Service

Sanitation Practices

Time Management

Education

High School Graduate

Education in Quantity Cooking

Job description

Company Description

Forefront Healthcare isunique, 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-TimeCookat 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, 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

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