Cook

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • West Boylston, MA

6d

About The Position

To prepare and direct preparation of food for the inmate population in the institution.

Requirements

• High school graduate; educational courses in food management and production preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as cook in institutional setting; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ServeSafe Certification
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Massachusetts Driver’s License
• Working knowledge of health, safety and sanitary practices involved in the preparation, cooking and serving of food.
• Knowledge of large-scale food production
• Knowledge of nutrition and modified diets
• Ability to follow standardized recipes, production sheets and menus in accurately preparing food and to adjust recipes or substitute ingredients as necessary
• Ability to operate a box truck for food delivery and operate all kitchen equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Good physical condition, including strength and ability in the handling of bulky or heavy food related stock items
• May be required to lift items up to 50 lbs.
• May require standing for extended periods of time
• Possible exposure to elevated temperatures in kitchen during meal preparation
• Ability to operate a box truck with lift gate for all food deliveries

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree and background preferred.

Responsibilities

• To prepare nutritionally balanced menus for inmate population
• To prepare meals for inmates on special diets per direction of facility physician
• To maintain log books and diet logs
• To substitute nutritionally-like foods in special and regular meals to provide variety
• To prepare side dishes and entrées for each meal
• To assist in tray and food service
• To maintain cleanliness of grill, vats, steamer, fry-o-later, range, oven and other appliances used in food preparation area
• To maintain records as directed regarding the meeting of dietary allowances recommended by the National Academy of Sciences
• To supervise storage of perishable and nonperishable foods
• To train and supervise the inmates assigned to work in the kitchen
• To monitor knives and all cooking utensils
• To communicate supply needs to or requisition supplies from the warehouse/vendors
• To maintain personal hygiene and attention to cleanliness
• To perform related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED