Cook FT - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Haverhill

Whittier Health Network•Haverhill, MA

1d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Haverhill is seeking a Full-Time Cook to work 40 hours per week. The schedule includes weekdays from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm with rotating weekend coverage. This role is responsible for all aspects of food preparation, ensuring meals are palatable, appetizing, and meet dietary requirements. The Cook will also manage food waste, adhere to meal schedules, maintain equipment cleanliness, and ensure proper food safety standards are met.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
At least three (3) years experience as a chef/cook, preferably in a healthcare setting
Safe food handling and good sanitation practices
Sanitation Certification from a reputable institution is required (or must be obtained within first (1st) year of employment)

Responsibilities

Handles and prepares food
Prepares food which is palatable and appetizing in appearance
Follows written menus and recipes
Understands and prepares therapeutic diets and alternate meal requests
Assumes responsibility for avoiding food waste
Responsible for meetings meal schedules
Uses and cleans food service equipment and work areas throughout the day; and follows all cleaning schedules as directed
Reads menus, reviews recipes and discusses necessary steps in meal preparation and production
Demonstrates proper food handling and cleaning techniques
Monitors and maintains accurate food and equipment temperature logs and reports variations from normal ranges to Director of Food Services