Cook - Lynn

Beth Israel Lahey Health

3d•$20 - $24

About The Position

The Cook prepares and cooks a wide variety of food for clients, employees, and visitors. The role includes planning cooking schedules to meet mealtimes and following or planning weekly menus of nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet USDA requirements. The Cook prepares meals and snacks, checks food quality and quantity, supports special events and holidays, and helps prevent food waste. The position also includes food-production setup and cleanup, kitchen opening and closing, safe food storage, ordering and maintaining supplies in collaboration with the program director, and maintaining relationships with food suppliers. The schedule is Friday through Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All staff are required to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Food service experience preferred.
Influenza vaccination is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Food service experience.

Responsibilities

Plans and/or follows a weekly menu of well-balanced, nutritious meals that meet USDA requirements and ensures proper taste and temperature.
Prepares appetizing, healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks in accordance with meal schedules.
Inspects food for quality and quantity before serving.
Prepares meals for special events and holidays.
Takes measures to avoid food waste.
Sets up and cleans the food-production area and follows kitchen cleanliness and sanitary guidelines as directed by the local board of health.
Opens and closes the kitchen and ensures food is properly stored.
Orders and maintains supplies in collaboration with the program director.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with food suppliers.
Meets regularly with the direct supervisor for supervision and comes prepared.