Cook, Part-time - Mass General Brigham : Job Details

Description:

Summary Prepare, season, and cook for hospital patients, cafeteria customers and special functions. Assist in menu planning and see that food preparation is economical and technically correct. Key Responsibilities

• Menu and food production sheets are reviewed to determine type and quantity of meals, vegetables and soups to be prepared.
• Menu planning assistance is provided to meet volume demands, marketing conditions, and customer needs.
• Food preparation and cooking adhere to established standards.
• Modified diet preparation is made in collaboration with the Chef.
• Washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning of food items adheres to established guidelines.
• Standardized recipes are followed as stated.
• Sanitation and cleaning assignments are completed as instructed.
• Food preparation, sanitation, and safety standards are maintained and improved to achieve department goals.
• Authorization for food consumption is given by tasting and smelling food.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Additional Responsibilities for First Cook

• Kitchen oversight and coordination is provided to ensure efficient operations.
• Quality Assurance activities are completed per established guidelines.

Qualifications: Qualifications and Experience Education/Degree Required Preferred

• High School Degree or GED preferred

Experience Required Preferred

• 3-5 years experience in hospital, institutional, and/or restaurant hot and cold food preparation preferred.

Licensure Required PreferredSkills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.) Required

• Certified Food Safety and Food Allergy training required for First Cook; preferred for Cook.
• Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language
• Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings, holidays, weekends and travel).
• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

Preferred

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment:

Activity

Amount of Time Spent

None

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Outdoor weather conditions

x

Extreme cold (non weather)

x

Work in high place(s)

x

Work in confined space(s)

x

Risk of electrical shock

x

Risk of radiation exposure

x

Exposure to blood borne pathogens

x

Flammable/explosive gases

x

Toxic / caustic chemicals

x

Dust or other irritants

x

Grease or oils

x

Hazardous specimens

x

Exposure to lab animals

x

Infectious / contagious disease

x

Cleaning agents/chemicals

x

Hot equipment

x

Noisy equipment

x

Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)

x

Other