Full-Time Cook at Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionForefront 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 experienceJob DescriptionForefront 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 FunctionsFollows standardized recipes, portioning, menu extensions, and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure qualityMonitor 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 serviceIn 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 productsNotify the Director of Culinary of food, supplies, or equipment needs, Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to the Director of CulinaryComplies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through the local health department and third-party auditsPerform other department duties assigned by the Director of CulinaryQualificationsMin. 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 desiredHave general knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned servingAbility 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 membersEducation RequirementAbility to read, write and speak EnglishHigh school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Preference is given to persons with an education in quantity cooking and therapeutic dietsCompetenciesCustomer Service OrientedBasic Food Preparation KnowledgeSanitation and Safety PracticesThoroughnessTime ManagementPhysical DemandsThe 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 InformationWage: $17-$21