Forefront Healthcare is seeking dedicated and passionate Cooks to join our team and contribute to a high-quality dining experience for those we serve. Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, or PRN opportunities, this is an excellent chance to make a meaningful impact through your culinary skills.Benefits Include (Full-Time Employees):Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceCompany-Paid Life InsurancePaid Vacation, Sick Leave, and HolidaysOnsite & Discounted ChildcarePharmacy Benefit ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Referral ProgramShift: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Pay Range: $17.00 – $20.00 per hourSummary/Objective:Responsible for preparing nutritious and appetizing food for residents following established recipes adhering to federal/state/local standards and guidelines in proper food storage, handling, and preparation.  Must possess the ability to work in a high-pressure environment, working both independently and as part of a team. Essential Functions:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special requests.Ensure food is prepared at proper temperatures and associated checklists and logs are completed.Assist with inventory management and the receiving of goods from vendors.Work with the Executive Chef/Cottage Manager/Chef Manager to coordinate menus or special requests.Adapts schedule when necessary to accommodate emergency situations.Follow safe food handling training and policies and procedures including appropriate glove use.Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.Adheres to therapeutic and mechanically altered diet extensions.Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.