Cook Full Time

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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
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 Baton Rouge, LA. at The Spine Hospital of Louisiana at The NeuroMedical Center.
Hourly Rate: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
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. 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 Director of Culinary/Chef Manager. 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
Qualifications
Experience:
Cooking: 2 years (Preferred)
Additional Information
Hourly Rate: $17.00 - $18.00 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.
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Location:
Baton Rouge, LA, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Food Preparation And Serving Related Occupations

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