Food Service Worker (Cook)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Tewksbury, MA

3d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of food for clients, employees and visitors. He/she prepares food according to recipes and plans cooking schedules to meet mealtime schedules.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED with a minimum of three years relevant work experience.
Must have documented evidence of training in such related areas as nutrition/menu planning in an institutional setting.
Provision of any health documentation that might be required by regulatory agencies (Serve Safe certification, Allergy Awareness certification etc.).
Must demonstrate ability to relate to a substance abuse treatment population in a sensitive manner, an interest and willingness to work in a multicultural setting.

Nice To Haves

Valid Driver's license in good standing preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans and/or follows a weekly menu consisting of well-balanced nutritious meals that meet USDA requirements ensuring proper taste and temperature.
Prepares appetizing, healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks; meeting all meal schedules.
Transports food from Transitions to TTC ensuring quality and Inspects all food for quality and quantity prior to serving.
Prepares meals for special events and Holidays.
Takes necessary measures to avoid food waste.
Responsible for set up and clean-up of food production; adheres to kitchen cleanliness and sanitary guidelines as directed by the local board of health.
Responsible for opening and closing kitchen and ensuring the food is properly stored.
In collaboration with the Program Director, orders and maintains supplies.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with food suppliers.
Meets with direct supervisor for regular supervision meetings and comes prepared to meeting.