Forefront Healthcare is currently seeking Full-Time, Part-Time, & PRN Cooks to elevate the dining experience for those that we serve! If you have a passion for cooking and you are wanting to make an impact every day then this is a great position for you!

Shift: 10:00am-7:00pm

Pay Range: $17.00-$20.00

As a cook, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious and appetizing food for residents following established recipes and adhering to federal/state/local standards and guidelines in proper food storage, handling, and preparation. You must possess the ability to work in a high-pressure environment, working both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Functions:

• 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/Cottage Manager/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.
• Adhere to therapeutic and mechanically altered diet extensions.

Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to coach others.
• Proven ability to coach and teach within the kitchen.
• Ability to lead a group of your peers.

Work Environment: Requires repetitive wrist motion and lifting up to seventy-five pounds (75lbs).

Physical Demands: Stands and walks continuously throughout the working day. Reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies, and equipment. Visual acuity and color discrimination for examining cooked and stored foods. Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. Must be free from infection or diseases. Exposure to temperature and humidity changes as in entering refrigerated storage areas, working at ovens, ranges, dish-washing machines, and at steam tables. Must be able to lift and/or carry fifty (50lbs) to seventy-five (75lbs) pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work: This is an hourly position, with expected hours to include: days, evenings, some weekends, and some holidays.

Additional Information: Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (FT only).
• Company provided Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays (FT only).
• Onsite & Discounted Childcare.
• Pharmacy Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral Program.

• Minimum of 1 year of food preparation and service experience.
• ServSafe certification required (must be obtained within 3 months of employment if not already certified).
• Knowledge of food handlers and safety regulations.
• Excellent verbal/written and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to multitask while working in a pressured environment.
• Customer Service Oriented.
• Basic Food Preparation Knowledge.
• Sanitation and Safety Practices.
• Time Management.