Cook (40hr, Day)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Needham, AL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital−Needham (BID−Needham), part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is a licensed 58-bed acute care community hospital serving several surrounding communities for over 100 years. The hospital is recognized for quality and safety by The Joint Commission and the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association. BID−Needham has a direct affiliation with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, integrating staff and resources across various medical and surgical services. The Cook position, under the supervision of the Production Manager/director, involves preparing various food items for patients, the cafeteria, traveling meals, and special functions. This role also includes serving on the patient tray line, adhering to established sanitation procedures, and directing and supervising morning/weekend kitchen staff. The Cook will also assume the duties of the production manager when necessary.

Requirements

Some High School required
1-3 years related work experience required
Ability to read and write English in order to understand recipes and instructions
One year of food preparation in institutional setting, preferably healthcare
Judgment and planning skills to make decisions for preparations and interpersonal communications skills for supervisory tasks
Basic familiarity with computers
Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications
Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision
Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements
Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided; work is monitored by supervisor/manager
Ability to read, and write in English in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions
Ability to understand spoken English in order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine questions
Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations; specialized knowledge not required
Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services
Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving; ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Vaccination against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

Prepares all breakfast and lunch entrees according to the tally for patients, traveling meals, and the cafe
Sets up food for tray line per standard
Test food by temperature before tray line
Follows standardized recipes
Oversees work of the kitchen staff in the absence of the production manager
Assigns duties to cold food, functions, and dish room staff as needed