Cook-COOK at ForeFront Healthcare Pvt Ltd

North Huntingdon Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Oct, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quantity Cooking, Therapeutic Diets, Food Preparation, Portion Control, Food Safety, Sanitation Regulations, Recipe Following, Temperature Monitoring, Inventory Management, Patient Safety

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Cook prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures and assuring patient safety. Assists in all preparation of resident, family, and employee meals, helps deliver and take orders as needed. May be directed by the Chef Manager and/or Director. $18-$19/hour * 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 standards. * Monitor 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 Chef Manager or Director, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered. * Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food products. * Notify Chef Manager or Director of supplies or equipment needs. * Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to the Chef Manager or Director. * Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits. * Perform other department duties assigned by the Chef Manager/Director. * Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures, including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards. * Attends department meetings as required. * Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certifications/licenses, if applicable. * Completes mandatory training and competencies annually. Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions or benefits of employment. Qualifications * 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. * Minimum one (1) year food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired. * Minimum of two (2) years working in food and beverage operation preferred. * 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, patients, and family members. * ServSafe preferred.

Responsibilities

The Cook prepares resident, family, and employee meals following standardized recipes and safety regulations. Responsibilities include monitoring food temperatures, managing supplies, and ensuring compliance with health and sanitation audits.