Part-Time Clinical Diet Kitchen Cook — Flexible Hours

fhcexternal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront is seeking a Cook responsible for preparing meals in a healthcare setting, following current standards and safety guidelines to ensure patient safety. The role includes assisting in meal prep, delivering and taking orders, and monitoring food temperatures during service.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of hospital dietary experience or related healthcare food service background, with a preference for those with quantity cooking and therapeutic diet knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Preference for education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets.
• Minimum 1 year healthcare dietary food service experience desired.
• Minimum 2 years working in food and beverage operation preferred.
• 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, patients, and family members.
• ServSafe preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Cook prepares food in accordance with current applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures and assuring patient safety.
• Assists in all preparation of resident, family, and employee meals, helps deliver and take orders as needed.
• 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 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 HR, ethics and safety regulations.
• Attends department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates accountability for personal/professional growth and required certifications/licenses.
• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Quantity cooking and therapeutic diets

Job description

Forefront is seeking a Cook responsible for preparing meals in a healthcare setting, following current standards and safety guidelines to ensure patient safety. The role includes assisting in meal prep, delivering and taking orders, and monitoring food temperatures during service.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of hospital dietary experience or related healthcare food service background, with a preference for those with quantity cooking and therapeutic diet knowledge.