Cook Full Time at Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services

McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

20.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cooking, Food Preparation, Sanitation Practices, Customer Service, Time Management, Quality Assurance, Teamwork, Recipe Following, Dietary Knowledge, Temperature Monitoring

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

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 is looking for a Full Time Cook in North Huntington, PA Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 "Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!" You will be on a team of people that will support you! This is a great time to join our company; we are growing quickly! Come and make an impact! WE OFFER AMAZING BENEFITS! PTO, Vacation time, Holidays, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, and much more! 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 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 storage of supplies and food products. Notify Director of Culinary of food, supplies or equipment needs, report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to Director of Culinary. 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 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 Varied Shifts: 10:30AM-Close (Every other weekend) Hourly Wage: $18.00-$20.00 an hour

Responsibilities

The Cook will follow standardized recipes and ensure the quality of meals by tasting them. They will also monitor food temperatures and assist in the storage of supplies and food products.