Cook (Food Services)

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

61d

About The Position

Under direction, prepares hot and cold foods for patient and cafeteria areas according to menus and instructions on production sheets and standardized recipes. Performs work of moderate difficulty by participating and supervising food preparation, serving, sanitation, and moderate light clean-up work in an institutional kitchen. Position: Cook Department: Food and Nutritional Services Schedule: Full-time, 40 Hours, Rotating Shift details: Cooks they should be available to work any time between 6am - 8pm. Opening shift could be 6am - 2:30pm, midday 11:30 - 8pm or a 7-3pm shift. Shift is floating and will change every week - where your weekly schedule is not the same every week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience with large quantity of food preparation.
• Work requires demonstrated competence to effectively speak, read and write English.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must show courtesy and respect towards customers, patients and general public and ability to work harmoniously with a variety of people.
• Reasonable speed in performance of duties is required to ensure a positive dining experience for the customers.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification is highly desired.
• Experience utilizing standardized recipes in large institutional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold foods for patient and cafeteria areas according to menus and instructions on production sheets; utilizes standardized recipes. Prepare short order foods for cafeteria.
• Prepares specials sauces, baked goods and desserts; weighs, trims, cuts and de-bones meat, fish and poultry, and preserves food using appropriate storage techniques.
• Checks prepared food for quality, correct serving temperatures, texture and appearance. Makes adjustments where needed.
• Processes any leftover food in accordance with proper sanitation and safe food handling techniques. Plans the utilization of leftovers within 48 hours.
• Stores food appropriately in the refrigerator, dating and labeling for future use.
• Cleans and maintains assigned department area in a clean, neat and sanitary manner after each and prior to starting next assignment and at end of shift according to established department guidelines and procedures.
• Completes special or detailed cleaning projects as assigned according to Supervisor and within given time frame.
• Disposes of trash and obvious clutter as needed to maintain an area according to established procedure.
• Maintains safety and sanitation standards of department to ensure quality food
• Operates and uses all equipment and supplies in a safe manner according to department standards.
• Maintains appropriate and accurate production and usage records according to department guidelines.
• Maintains appropriate and accurate temperature records according to department guidelines.
• Follows established protocols for modified diets and portion control. Consults with dietician or supervisor regarding substitutions needed on complex diets or anything regarding unusual circumstances or those that do not follow established guidelines.
• Offers assistance to other team members and performs other duties of lower job classifications during emergency situations or staff shortages.
• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
• Utilizes hospital's Values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division's hospital mission.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Full suite of benefits for eligible part-time/full-time employees
• Health benefits includes a FREE medical plan option
• 33 PTO days with carry-over
• Discounted parking and commuter benefits
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees