Patient Meals Cook & Kitchen Safety Lead

Forefront; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare meals in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and facility policies. You will assist with resident, family, and employee meals, follow recipes, and ensure quality and safety through proper temperature control and sanitation.

In this role you’ll monitor food temperatures, inspect supplies when needed, supervise storage, and report any equipment issues. The position emphasizes compliance with health regulations and mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Follows standardized recipes, portioning, menu extensions, and presentation standards.
• Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
• Tastes completed meals to ensure quality standards.
• Monitors 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Menu compliance

Quality control

Job description

Forefront is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare meals in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and facility policies. You will assist with resident, family, and employee meals, follow recipes, and ensure quality and safety through proper temperature control and sanitation.

In this role you’ll monitor food temperatures, inspect supplies when needed, supervise storage, and report any equipment issues. The position emphasizes compliance with health regulations and mandatory training.