Lead Cook-LC

Forefront; Montana; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Forefront is hiring a dedicated food service professional to prepare nutritious meals in a healthcare setting, adhering to established recipes and safety standards. You will work with the Executive Chef to ensure quality and timely service, contributing to resident well-being and comfort.

The role requires attention to sanitary procedures, ability to handle high-pressure conditions, and collaboration with a care-focused team to meet dietary requirements and daily feeding needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of proper food storage and safety standards.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Serve food following portion control procedures.
• Prepare food according to standardized recipes and special requests.
• Ensure foods are served at proper temperatures and logs are completed.
• Assist with inventory management and receiving from vendors.
• Coordinate menus with the Executive Chef/Manager.
• Adapt schedule to accommodate emergencies.

Skills

Food prep

Teamwork

Sanitation standards

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Inventory management

Job description

Forefront is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional culinary and support services. As a member of our team, you play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in a healthcare setting. Guided by our core values Tenacity, Integrity, Creativity, Service Excellence, Safety, and Caring, you help support healing and well-being for those we serve. If you take pride in your work and enjoy making a difference each day, we would love to have you on our team.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a team that values respect, teamwork, and doing the job right
• Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training and opportunities to learn new skills
• Competitive Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and more

Pay Range: $20.00-$22.00

$1000.00 Sign on Bonus

Responsible for preparing nutritious and appetizing food for residents following established recipes, adhering to federal/state/local standards and guidelines in proper food storage, handling, and preparation. Maintains strict sanitation standards, monitors food temperatures, and ensures equipment operates safely. Must possess the ability to work in a high-pressure environment, working both independently and as part of a team.

• 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/Chef Manager to coordinate menus or special requests.
• Adapt 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.
• 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.
• Attend department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses, if applicable.
• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures specific to the assigned work account.

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

Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions or benefits of employment.