Cook- Food and Nutrition

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is seeking a Cook to join the Food & Nutrition team at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The role supports patients, visitors, and staff by preparing nutritious, high-quality meals in a fast-paced healthcare environment, contributing to patient experience, food quality, safety, and service.

The Cook prepares food according to established recipes, menus, production schedules, and quality standards. The position follows portion-control guidelines and prepares meals and modified diets in accordance with patient needs, special diets, food restrictions, and dietary guidelines. It also involves maintaining food safety and sanitation, operating and caring for kitchen equipment, and collaborating with the Food & Nutrition Services team to meet production schedules and provide timely service.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week evening position with 8-hour shifts from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• GED or HiSET.
• Cook I: 2–4 years of food industry experience, including short-order, line-cook, and prep functions.
• Cook II: 5 years of cooking experience, especially back-of-house experience in a restaurant, hospital, or institutional food service.
• Ability to prepare meals and modified diets according to patient needs and dietary guidelines.
• Ability to follow food safety, sanitation, food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature-monitoring procedures.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to established recipes, menus, production schedules, and quality standards.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion-control guidelines to maintain consistency, quality, and nutritional requirements.
• Prepare meals and modified diets according to patient needs and dietary guidelines, including special diets and food restrictions.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene in accordance with hospital policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, and report equipment concerns or maintenance needs as appropriate.
• Monitor food temperatures and follow food handling, storage, labeling, and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with Food & Nutrition Services team members to meet meal production schedules and ensure timely delivery of meals and services.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient work area.
• Assist with additional food service duties as needed to support department operations and patient satisfaction.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans, depending on eligibility.
• Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Sign-on bonuses may be available to eligible external hires; restrictions apply.
• Retirement savings and employer match.
• Generous paid time off for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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