Cook, University, 40 hours, Mixed Shift

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

2d•$19 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of tasks and operations to prepare cold foods and cooked foods for patients, employees, and others as directed, following standard practices and procedures and complying with regulatory requirements. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience in food preparation.
Must be able to follow verbal and written directions.
Requires simple use of formulas, charts and tables together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments and graduates.
Employees must be at least 18 years of age to perform this role.

Nice To Haves

High School education or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Prepares all items as prescribed by production sheets and/or assigned by supervisor for patient and non-patient areas.
Checks production sheets and menus and plans work accordingly.
Trims and cuts meat, fish and fowl.
Bakes, roasts, stews, grills and steam cooks meats, fish and fowl according to recipes and to provide maximum quality.
Prepares gravies, dressings and sauces.
Prepares vegetables, cold meats, ground meats, cooked cereals, breakfast and special items as required.
Tests food by taste and aroma to determine if properly cooked and seasoned.
Prepares entrees and sauces in advance as appropriate.
Prepares correct portions for serving.
Carves or slices desired weight or portion of meat, fish and fowl for individual servings and applies gravy, sauce or garnish.
Portions items into appropriate steam table pans as indicated in the steam table layout sheets and in accordance with the daily cafeteria steam table sheet.
Sets up entrees for patient tray line and assists in taste and temperature quality control.
Sends appropriate items to cafeteria on schedule.
Provides back-up services for lines.
Checks for any usable leftovers and discusses usage with Production Manager.
Exhibits sound sanitation, personal hygiene and safety practices and follows prescribed uniform policy.
Utilizes equipment and supplies efficiently and with a high degree of concern for waste, utilization of leftovers, returns unused stock to proper storage area.
Participates in special activities such as food functions, etc.