Cook Full Time

Come make a difference and join the Forefront Healthcare team! We have a Cook position open in Fort Smith. This is an amazing facility that is the long-term care facility. Your passion for cooking for people is appreciated in this role every single day! We want you to bring your talent & skills to positively impact the health of our residentsThis is an exciting opportunity to join a company that will help you elevate your career!We are hiring for Cook Full-TimeShifts are 5:30am-1:30pm and 11:30AM-7:30PM.Position SummaryThis 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 patient, family, and employee meals, helps deliver and take orders as needed. May be directed by the Director of Culinary.Essential Job FunctionsFollows standardized recipes, portioning, menu extensions, and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure qualityMonitor 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 serviceIn 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 productsNotify Director of Culinary of food, supplies or equipment needs, Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to Director of CulinaryComplies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party auditsPerform other department duties assigned by Director of CulinaryQualificationsMinimum one (2) year food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired. Minimum of (2) years culinary/cooking background.Minimum of two (2) years working in food and beverage operation preferredMinimum of one (1) years working in long-term care preferredHave general knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned servingAbility 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 membersEducation RequirementAbility to read, write and speak EnglishHigh school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Preference is given to persons with education in quantity cooking and therapeutic dietsCompetenciesCustomer Service OrientedBasic Food Preparation KnowledgeSanitation and Safety PracticesThoroughnessTime ManagementPhysical DemandsThe 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.Background checks and Drug screening will be conductedForefront is an E.O.E.Job Type: Full-timeHourly Wage: $16.00 per hourBenefits: 401(k)Dental insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid sick timePaid time offVision insurance Physical setting: Casual dining restaurantFast casual restaurantFine dining restaurantUpscale casual restaurant Schedule: 8 hour shiftMonday to FridayDay shiftWeekend availability COVID-19 considerations:Do not need to be COVID-19 vaccinated!Ability to commute/relocate: Fort Smith, AR 72903: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Work Location: One location ClosedView public job page