Cook Full Time at Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services

Danville, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cooking, Food Safety, Teamwork, Communication, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Menu Coordination, Adaptability, Multi-tasking, Attention to Detail, Geriatric Care, Recipe Following, Cleaning, Therapeutic Diets, Glove Use, Passion for Cooking

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 seeking Full-Time Cooks to elevate the dining experience for residents. If you have a passion for cooking and want to make a meaningful impact every day, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Position Summary The Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious and appetizing meals for residents while following established recipes, food safety standards, and portion control procedures. This role requires the ability to work in a high-pressure environment, both independently and as part of a team. Essential Functions Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes. Serve food following established portion control procedures. Ensure food is cooked at proper temperatures and complete required checklists and logs. Assist with inventory management and receiving deliveries. Work with the Executive Chef/Chef Manager to coordinate menus and special requests. Adapt schedule when necessary to accommodate urgent situations. Follow all safe food handling procedures, including proper glove use. Perform daily and scheduled cleaning tasks according to company policies. Adhere to therapeutic and mechanically altered diet guidelines as required. Other Duties This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or activities. These may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications Qualifications 1 year of cooking experience Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking) Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization Passion for working with geriatric residents and understanding their special needs Ability to follow directions, multi-task, and work collaboratively as part of a team ServSafe certification is desirable Education Requirement High school diploma or GED Competencies Positive attitude Willingness to learn Excellent customer service skills Strong team player Physical Demands Must be able to stand for extended periods Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Pay: up to $18/hour to start

Responsibilities

The Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious and appetizing meals for residents while following established recipes and food safety standards. This role requires the ability to work in a high-pressure environment, both independently and as part of a team.