Job description

Forefront United is seeking individuals that are passionate about providing friendly, top quality service in a senior living community!

Forefront is a culinary and support services company dedicated to serving communities across the continuum of healthcare, senior living, long term care, rehabilitation, behavioral health and hospice. We prepare wholesome, nourishing food and maintain clean, safe and comfortable environments that enhance the lives of patients, residents and those with significant care needs.

We Offer:

-Employee Assistance Program!

-Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits! (FT only)

-1 week PTO, 1 week Paid Sick Leave and 6 Paid Holidays! (FT only)

Summary/Objective:

The Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious and appetizing food for residents following established recipes adhering to federal/state/local standards and guidelines in proper food storage, handling, and preparation. 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 to coordinate menus or special requests.

• Adapts 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.

• Adheres to therapeutic and mechanically altered diet extensions

Competencies:

Customer Service Oriented.

Basic Food Preparation Knowledge.

Sanitation and Safety Practices.

Thoroughness.

Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• 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. This position requires lifting, up to forty pounds (40lbs).

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 50 to 75 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is an hourly position, with expected hours to include: days, evenings, some weekends, and some holidays.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of food preparation and service experience.

• Knowledge of food handler and safety regulations.

• Proven track record of integrity.

• Excellent verbal/written and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient computer skills.

• Must be detail oriented and accurate.

• Ability to multi-task while working in a pressured environment; always operating as part of a team.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public.

• Numerical ability necessary to make various computations in keeping work records, and in recipe preparation.

• Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to prepare food and operate dietary equipment.

• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. An appreciation of the value of food and dietary equipment and an awareness of the requirement for careful handling and economy of 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.

AAP/EEO Statement:

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.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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