• Job Description

  Req#: REF4041T

  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

• About the company

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