Cook

Tufts Medicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries & benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that

403(b) retirement with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Guaranteed hours and set schedule

Job summary

Tufts Medicine in Boston is hiring a full-time cook for our hospital kitchens. Under general supervision, you will prepare meals for staff and visitors, portion, cook and present items for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and catered events across Patient, Retail and Catering areas.

Minimum qualifications include one year of related food service experience. Preferred training in an apprenticeship, vocation, or cooking school and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of related experience in a food services environment or restaurant.
• Preferred training in an apprenticeship program, vocation, or cooking school.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Followings the menu prepares and cooks food for all regular and modified diet meals assuring quantity, quality and timeliness of the meals according to designated recipes and daily production sheets.
• Practices accepted HACCP food handling principles. Utilizes hairnet, gloves, apron, etc. to optimize infection control and cleanliness per regulations.
• Reviews menus and prepares any food items that can be prepared in advance and stores appropriately.
• Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food items for consumption in eating establishments.
• Prepares foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under general supervision, this position prepares meals for staff and visitors using the Hospital's standards of accuracy, quantity, appearance and quality. This position is responsible to accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Special/Catered Events) in all areas of food production (Patient, Retail and Catering).

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) with variable shifts

6am-2:30pm & 12pm-8:30p; weekend availability preferred

Location: TMC: 800 Washington St Boston

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year of related experience in a food services environment or restaurant.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training in an apprenticeship program, vocation, or cooking school.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Followings the menu prepares and cooks food for all regular and modified diet meals assuring quantity, quality and timeliness of the meals according to designated recipes and daily production sheets.
• Practices accepted HACCP food a production and food handling principles. Utilizes hairnet, gloves, apron, etc. to optimize infection control and cleanliness per regulations.
• Reviews menus and prepares any food items that can be prepared in advance and stores appropriately.
• Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food items for consumption in eating establishments.
• Prepares foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries & benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on day one!
• 403(b) retirement with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Guaranteed hours and set schedule

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth - one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range:

$18.81 - $23.51

based on full-time equivalent