Cook Full-time

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Westborough, MA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Participate in provision of quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff and guests and according to menu cycle and production numbers. Previous experience working in a food service industry, preferably in a hospital or institutional setting. Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines; and finish all food preparation at specified serving time; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs. Must be able to adjust recipes to achieve desired results. Must be able to read and comprehend recipes or instructions on prepackaged products. Ability to read, convert and adjust mathematical measurements for recipe adjustments. Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers and dishwashers; knowledge of the hygiene factors involved in food preparation; knowledge of cleaning products and the appropriate methods of cleaning a variety of surfaces. Must have ability to perform several tasks concurrently. Prepares meals for patients, employees, medical staff, and visitors. Serves meals to all cafeteria customers. Cleans work area as necessary or assigned. Accepts and reconciles deliveries and puts away stock. Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development. Performs related duties, as directed and adheres to policies and procedures. Upholds the organization's ethics and customer service standards Maintains a safe work environment at all times; crosschecks safety steps at end of shift.

Requirements

High School degree or equivalent preferred.
Food Handlers Card required.
Previous experience working in a food service industry, preferably in a hospital or institutional setting.
Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic.
Must be able to consistently meet deadlines.
Must be able to finish all food preparation at specified serving time.
Must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs.
Must be able to adjust recipes to achieve desired results.
Must be able to read and comprehend recipes or instructions on prepackaged products.
Ability to read, convert and adjust mathematical measurements for recipe adjustments.
Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers and dishwashers.
Knowledge of the hygiene factors involved in food preparation.
Knowledge of cleaning products and the appropriate methods of cleaning a variety of surfaces.
Must have ability to perform several tasks concurrently.

Responsibilities

Prepares meals for patients, employees, medical staff, and visitors.
Serves meals to all cafeteria customers.
Cleans work area as necessary or assigned.
Accepts and reconciles deliveries and puts away stock.
Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development.
Performs related duties, as directed and adheres to policies and procedures.
Upholds the organization's ethics and customer service standards
Maintains a safe work environment at all times; crosschecks safety steps at end of shift.