Cook Full Time

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.

Winning #1 in Modern Healthcare for Best Companies to work for and #5 for Friendliest Culture, we are excited to keep growing and elevating the excellent customer experience to our clients.

Come be part of an exciting team at Forefront Healthcare and elevate the

experience for those you serve! We have an opportunity in Forrest City, AR. 

The benefits are amazing! – Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Sick

Time, Paid Vacation Time, 401(k), Short and Long-term disability, EAP, Paid holidays!!!

Position Summary:

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 GM and/or Executive Chef.

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 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 Executive Chef, checks and inspects food products and

supplies as delivered. Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food

products

Notify General Manager, supplies or equipment needs, Report equipment

breakdowns and unsafe conditions to General Manager.

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 GM/Executive Chef.

Qualifications:

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

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.

Forefront is an E.O.E.

Job Type: Full-time

Hourly Rate: $12.00 - $13.00 per hour

Experience:

Cooking: 2 years (Preferred)

Hourly Rate: $12.00 - $13.00 per hour

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.