Cook Full Time
Cook Full Time
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Job Description
Forefront Healthcare is looking for a Full Time Cook in Knoxville TN at an upscale Senior Living Community. We are growing quickly.
Come elevate your career with our company that has won the #1 Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!
You will be on a team of people that will support you! This is a great time to join our company; we are growing quickly! Come and make an impact!
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 patient family and employee meals helps deliver and take orders as needed. May be directed by the Director of Culinary.
WE OFFER AMAZING BENEFITS!!! PTO Vacation time Holidays Medical Insurance Dental Insurance 401(k) Employee Assistance Program and much more!
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- 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
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 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.
Additional Information :
Hourly wage $17-19/hour
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
