Forefront
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 want to make an impact every day, 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.
Monitors the temperature of hot and cold foods throughout preparation and service to ensure established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained during meal service.
In the absence of the Director of Culinary, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered; supervises and assists in storage of supplies and food products.
Notifies the Director of Culinary of food, supplies, or equipment needs and reports equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions.
Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and departmental sanitation procedures as evidenced by local health department and third‑party audits.
Performs other department duties assigned by the Director of Culinary.
Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of cooking experience
(batch cooking, family‑style restaurants, or short order).
Desired: Minimum of one year of food service experience in a healthcare dietary setting.
General knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving.
Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders, and work assignments.
Willingness to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation.
Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.
Education Requirement High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Preference for 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, reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies, and equipment. Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds and work with cleaning agents.
Additional Information Wage: $17‑$21 per hour
Benefits Medical insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, vacation time, holidays, employee assistance program, and more.
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Full‑Time Cook
at one of our hospitals located in
Grand Rapids, Michigan . If you have a passion for cooking and want to make an impact every day, 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.
Monitors the temperature of hot and cold foods throughout preparation and service to ensure established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained during meal service.
In the absence of the Director of Culinary, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered; supervises and assists in storage of supplies and food products.
Notifies the Director of Culinary of food, supplies, or equipment needs and reports equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions.
Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and departmental sanitation procedures as evidenced by local health department and third‑party audits.
Performs other department duties assigned by the Director of Culinary.
Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of cooking experience
(batch cooking, family‑style restaurants, or short order).
Desired: Minimum of one year of food service experience in a healthcare dietary setting.
General knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving.
Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders, and work assignments.
Willingness to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation.
Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.
Education Requirement High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Preference for 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, reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies, and equipment. Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds and work with cleaning agents.
Additional Information Wage: $17‑$21 per hour
Benefits Medical insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), PTO, vacation time, holidays, employee assistance program, and more.
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