Company DescriptionForefront 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 DescriptionForefront Healthcare is looking for a Part Time Cook in Windham, CT. We are growing quickly.Shift Hours: 5:30a-1:30p and 11:30p-7:30p 3 day/week Weekend rotation 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!Check out our website: https://forefronthealthcare.com/Jobs/. 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 the Director of CulinaryQualificationsMin. of 2 yrs cooking experience, Batch cooking, family-style restaurants, or short order.Minimum of one (1) year of food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desiredHave 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, residents, and family membersEducation RequirementAbility to read, write and speak EnglishHigh school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Preference is given to persons with an 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.Additional InformationHourly Wage: $17.50-$20.00 an hour