Cafe Worker

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Boston is seeking a Per Diem Food Service Worker to support our patient meals program. The role involves preparing and serving foods in varied environments, transporting items from kitchen to serving areas, and ensuring proper setting up lines and temperatures, with an emphasis on safe handling.

This onsite position requires a High School Diploma (preferred) and 2–3 years of food service experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Food service experience 2-3 years required.

Responsibilities

• Conveys food and supplies from the main kitchen to serving sites.
• Sets up hot and cold food lines and maintains equipment temperatures.
• Prepares or assists in making hot and cold dishes, salads, and beverages.
• Serves food items to customers and ensures correct portions.
• Replenishes stations and condiments as needed.
• Monitors equipment and food supplies for quality and safety.
• Maintains clean work areas and proper waste disposal.

Skills

Food safety procedures

Cooking and food prep

Inventory control

Reading & following instructions

Heavy object handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Summary

Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving foods and beverages in one or more of a variety of food service environments.

Essential Functions

• Conveys food and supplies from the main kitchen, bakery, and/or salad preparation area to the serving site either by carrying or by utilizing a motorized cart.
• Follows prescribed procedures for setting up hot and cold food lines; ice cream, yogurt, and/or ice machines; and chooses proper utensils, setting the steam line to the appropriate temperature for menu items.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of hot and cold meat and vegetable dishes, beverages, salads, sandwiches, pie fillings, simple bakery items, salad dressings, and/or other similar food items, as appropriate to the position.
• Serves food items to customers from counters and/or steam tables, in accordance with specific instructions, ensuring appropriate portions are served, and adds relishes and garnishes as directed.
• Replenishes foods, silverware, glassware, dishes, and trays at serving stations; may order and replenish condiments.
• Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.
• May clean, wash, and maintain work areas, including floors, facilities, pots, pans, service ware, utensils, and equipment; collect and place garbage and trash in designated containers; as appropriate to the area of operation.

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Experience
Food service experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Knowledge of food service lines set-up and temperature requirements.
• Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Blossom Court

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $24.28/Hourly

Grade

2

EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.