Cook

Position: Cook***$1000.00 Sign on Bonus***
Location: Big Timber

Job Title

Cook

Company

Forefront Healthcare

Location

Big Timber, MT – a vibrant and welcoming small town an hour from Bozeman and Billings, located in a beautiful valley along the Yellowstone River, between three mountain ranges, just north of Yellowstone National Park.

Position Type

Full Time, Part Time, and PRN (as needed) hourly position.

Pay Range

$17.00–$18.00 per hour.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits! (FT only)
• Vacation, Sick Leave, and 6 Paid Holidays! (FT only)
• Employee Assistance Program!
• Employee Referral Program!
• Company Provided Life Insurance!
• 401K, LTD, & STD

Summary/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

• 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.
• Adapt 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.
• Adhere to therapeutic and mechanically altered diet extensions.

Qualifications

• Customer Service Oriented.
• Basic Food Preparation Knowledge.
• Sanitation and Safety Practices.
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Must have the ability to coach others.
• Proven ability to coach and teach within the kitchen.
• Ability to lead a group of peers.

Work Environment

Requires repetitive wrist motion, lifting up to 75 lbs.

Physical Demands

• Stands and walks continuously throughout the working day.
• Reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies, and equipment.
• Visual acuity and color discrimination for examining cooked and stored foods.
• Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. Must be free from infection or disease.
• Exposure to temperature and humidity changes.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry 50–75 lbs.

Position Type / Expected Hours

Hourly position with days, evenings, some weekends, and some holidays.

Required

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of food preparation and service experience.
• Serv Safe certification required if not already certified; must be obtained within 3 months of employment.
• Knowledge of food‑handler and safety regulations.
• Proven track record of integrity.
• Excellent verbal/written and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Detail oriented and accurate.
• Ability to multitask while working in a pressured environment; always part of a team.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with staff, residents, family members, and the public.
• Numerical ability necessary to make various computations for work records and recipe preparation.
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity required to prepare food and operate dietary equipment.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders, and work assignments.
• Flexible to work during emergencies.
• Patience and tolerance toward staff, residents, and family members.

Employee Affiliation / EEO Statement

Forefront Healthcare is an equal‑opportunity employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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