About this role
Company Description
Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience
Job Description
Forefront Healthcare has an opportunity for a Full-Time Cook at one of our hospitals located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 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!
Come join a culture where we care about our employees! We want you to grow and be successful.
WE OFFER AMAZING BENEFITS!!! PTO, Vacation time, Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and much more!
Check out our website: https://forefronthealthcare.com/
Essential Job Functions
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
Monitor the 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 Director of Culinary, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered. Supervise and assist in the storage of supplies and food products
Notify the Director of Culinary of food, supplies, or equipment needs, Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to the Director of Culinary
Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through the local health department and third-party audits
Perform other department duties assigned by the Director of Culinary
Qualifications
Min. of 2 yrs cooking experience, Batch cooking, family-style restaurants, or short order.
Minimum of one (1) year of food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired
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, residents, and family members
Education Requirement
Ability to read, write and speak English
High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Preference is given to persons with an education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets
Competencies
Customer Service Oriented
Basic Food Preparation Knowledge
Sanitation and Safety Practices
Thoroughness
Time Management
Physical Demands
The Cook stands and walks intermittently throughout the working day, as well as reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies, and equipment. The Cook must have the ability to work with chemicals/cleaning agents and must be able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds.
Additional Information
Wage: $17-$21
Other facts
About Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services
Forefront is a specialized culinary and support services company serving mission driven organizations in healthcare, senior living and government throughout the United States.
We create healthy, nourishing foods and maintain clean, safe and resilient environments that enhance the lives and communities we serve.
Our services include: Culinary & Nutrition, Facility Management, Operations & Maintenance, Environmental Services, Custodial Services and more.
We are recognized as an employer of choice with a highly engaged team and workforce. We have been awarded Top 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare Magazine in 2022.
What you'll do
- The Cook will follow standardized recipes and ensure food quality and safety during preparation and service. They will also supervise food storage and report any equipment issues to the Director of Culinary.
Ready to join Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services?
Take the next step in your career journey