Grill Cook

Forefronthealthcare; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Cooks to enhance the dining experience for residents. This role offers an excellent opportunity to apply your culinary skills in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for preparing nutritious meals, ensuring safety and sanitation practices, and collaborating with a passionate team. With flexible hours and a focus on quality, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying benefits like medical insurance and paid time off. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and are committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Onsite Childcare

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of food preparation and service experience.
• ServSafe certification required within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Serve food following established portion control procedures.
• Assist with inventory management and receiving goods.

Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Basic Food Preparation Knowledge

Sanitation and Safety Practices

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job 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 is seeking dedicated and passionate Cooks to join our team and contribute to a high-quality dining experience for those we serve. Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, or PRN opportunities, this is an excellent chance to make a meaningful impact through your culinary skills.

Benefits Include (Full-Time Employees):

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays

Onsite & Discounted Childcare

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Referral Program

Shift: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Pay Range: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour

Summary/Objective:

Responsible for preparing nutritious and appetizingfood for residents followingestablished recipes adhering to federal/state/local standards and guidelines in proper food storage, handling, and preparation. Must possess the ability to work in a high-pressure environment, working both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.

Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special requests.

Ensure food is prepared at proper temperatures and associated checklists and logs are completed.

Assist with inventory management and the receiving of goods from vendors.

Work with the Executive Chef/Cottage Manager/Chef Managerto coordinate menus or special requests.

Adapts schedule when necessary to accommodate emergency situations.

Follow safe food handling training and policies and procedures including appropriate glove use.

Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Adheres to therapeutic and mechanically altered diet extensions.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Customer Service Oriented.

Basic Food Preparation Knowledge.

Sanitation and Safety Practices.

Thoroughness.

Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Must have the ability to coach others.

Proven ability to coach and teach within the kitchen.

Ability to lead a group of your peers.

Requires repetitive wrist motion. This position requires lifting, up to seventy five pounds. (75lbs).

Physical Demands:

Stands and walks continuously throughout the working day.

Reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies and equipment.

Visual acuity and color discrimination for examining cooked and stored foods.

Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. Must be free from infection or diseases.

Exposure to temperature and humidity changes as in entering refrigerated storage areas, working at ovens, ranges, dish-washing machines, and at steam tables.

Must be able to lift and/or carry fifty (50lbs) to seventy five (75lbs) pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is an hourly position, with expected hours to include: days, evenings, some weekends, and some holidays.

Required Education and Experience:

HS Diploma or GED.

Minimum of 1 year of food preparation and service experience.

ServSafe certification required if no certification must be obtained within 3 months of employment.

Knowledge of food handlers and safety regulations.

Proven track record of integrity.

Excellent verbal/written and problem-solving skills.

Must be detail oriented and accurate.

Ability to multitaskwhile working in a pressured environment; always operating as part of a team.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public.

Numerical ability necessary to make various computations in keeping work records, and in recipe preparation.

Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to prepare food and operate dietary equipment.

Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. An appreciation of the value of food and dietary equipment and an awareness of the requirement for careful handling and economy of 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.

Additional Information

AAP/EEO Statement:

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.