Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Career development opportunities
employee recognition programs
Flexible work schedules
Supportive team environment

Job Description

Forefront Healthcare is a unique and experienced company specializing in serving the continuum of care by providing finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services. Their mission is to help partners elevate the patient and resident experience in healthcare settings. The company has garnered recognition as the number one "Best Places to Work" by Modern Healthcare, reflecting their commitment to employee satisfaction and professional growth. This award-winning culture and emphasis on quality service make Forefront Healthcare a leader in the healthcare food service industry. They are dedicated to fostering an environment where culinary professionals can thrive, grow, and make a meaningful... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 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
  • Minimum one year food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired
  • Have general knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving
  • Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public
  • Numerical ability necessary to make various computations in keeping work records, and in recipe preparation
  • Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to prepare food and operate dietary equipment
  • Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions
  • An appreciation of the value of food and dietary equipment and an awareness of the requirement for careful handling and economy of 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, residents, and family members

Job Qualifications

  • Customer service oriented
  • Basic food preparation knowledge
  • Sanitation and safety practices
  • Thoroughness
  • Time management
  • Must have the ability to coach others
  • Proven ability to coach and teach within the kitchen
  • Ability to lead a group of your peers

Job Duties

  • Coordinate food preparation and meal service
  • Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedule
  • Prepare, season, cook and serve for assigned meal
  • ensure appropriate portioned servings according to portion control standards
  • Prepare nutritional snacks for residents as directed by the Executive Chef
  • 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
  • Determine amount and type of food and supplies as required for daily menus
  • Notify Executive Chef of food, supplies or equipment needs, report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to Executive Chef
  • Supervise dietary staff in the absence of Executive Chef
  • Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by the Executive Chef
  • Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Attend in-service educational programs
  • Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties
  • Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans
  • follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies
  • Perform other department duties assigned by the Executive Chef or designee

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