Healthcare Kitchen Cook – Patient Meals & Safety

Forefront; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Forefront is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals in a healthcare setting, following recipes, portioning, and safety standards. You will assist with order delivery and support the Chef Manager as needed.

This full-time role in Michigan offers a wage of $16.00-$18.00 per hour, with eligible medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan, plus opportunities for training and growth.

Responsibilities

• Follows standardized recipes, portioning, menu extensions, and presentation standards.
• Completes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
• Tastes completed meals to ensure quality standards.
• Monitor 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 Chef Manager or Director, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered.
• Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food products.
• Notify Chef Manager or Director of supplies or equipment needs.
• Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to the Chef Manager or Director.
• Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Chef Manager/Director.
• Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures, including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.
• Attends department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certifications/licenses, if applicable.
• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.

Job description

Forefront is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals in a healthcare setting, following recipes, portioning, and safety standards. You will assist with order delivery and support the Chef Manager as needed.

This full-time role in Michigan offers a wage of $16.00-$18.00 per hour, with eligible medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan, plus opportunities for training and growth.