Lead Cook: Nutritious Meals, Team Leader, High-Pressure

Forefront Healthcare; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Healthcare is seeking a dedicated hourly cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a high-demand setting. You will follow established recipes, monitor temperatures, and maintain strict sanitation standards to ensure safe, high-quality meals.

Responsibilities include assisting with inventory, coordinating menus with the Executive Chef, and complying with HIPAA and other regulatory policies. The role requires flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or healthcare dining preferred.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Familiarity with food safety standards (HACCP) and HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food per standardized recipes and accommodate special requests.
• Ensure food is prepared at proper temperatures with logs and checklists.
• Assist with inventory management and receiving from vendors.
• Coordinate menus or special requests with the Executive Chef/Chef Manager.
• Adapt schedule to accommodate emergencies and ensure timely service.
• Follow safe food handling policies including glove use.
• Assist in daily cleaning duties according to policies.
• Adhere to all facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Attend department meetings and contribute to team goals.
• Pursue required certifications/licenses and participate in annual competencies.
• Adhere to all work account policies and procedures.

Skills

Meal preparation

Sanitation

Temperature control

Teamwork

Inventory management

Job description

Forefront Healthcare is seeking a dedicated hourly cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a high-demand setting. You will follow established recipes, monitor temperatures, and maintain strict sanitation standards to ensure safe, high-quality meals.

Responsibilities include assisting with inventory, coordinating menus with the Executive Chef, and complying with HIPAA and other regulatory policies. The role requires flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.