Cook

C260 UMass Memorial Health - Milford Regional Medical Center, Inc; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health - Milford Regional Medical Center is seeking a cook responsible for the preparation, storage, and distribution of hot and cold foods for the cafeteria and patient meal service. The role emphasizes high sanitation standards and accurate portioning to meet patient needs and meals for special functions.

Responsibilities include following HACCP standards, supporting cost containment, attending department meetings, and assisting in achieving Press Ganey targets.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• ServSafe certification within 1 year of employment.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Follows all HACCP standards
• Follows all contract services policies and procedures
• Possesses excellent customer service skills
• Participates in the containment of department food costs
• Attends and participates in dietary department meetings
• Assists in keeping all Press Ganey scores within or greater than departmental targets / goals
• Oversee food production in kitchen
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.

Skills

Excellent customer service

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $15.00 - $27.00 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week). Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend. Scheduled Hours: 6am-2:30pm, 6:30am-3pm, 11am-7:30pm. Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America). Hours: 40.

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

The cook position is responsible for the preparation, storage, and distribution of hot and cold food for the cafeteria, patient meal service, special functions and outside programs. Maintains high standards for sanitation in the production area. On a daily basis, prepares assigned recipes in proper quantities meeting established standards to ensure the highest in customer satisfaction.

II. Major Responsibilities

• Follows all HACCP standards


• Follows all contract services policies and procedures


• Possesses excellent customer service skills


• Participates in the containment of department food costs


• Attends and participates in dietary department meetings


• Assists in keeping all Press Ganey scores within or greater than departmental targets / goals


• Oversee food production in kitchen

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.


• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.


• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.


• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.


• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.


• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.


• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

III. Position Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent


• Must be able to read, write and comprehend English including being able to follow both written and verbal instructions


• ServSafe certification obtained within 1 year of employment

IV. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• Stand - 2/3


• Walk - 1/3 to 2/3


• Sit - 1/3


• Talk or hear - 2/3


• Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3


• Push/pull - 1/3 to 2/3


• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3


• Reach with hands and arms - 2/3

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted:

• Up to 10 pounds - 2/3


• Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 2/3


• Up to 50 pounds - 1/3

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

• Work near moving mechanical parts - 1/3


• Toxic or caustic chemicals - 1/3

The Organization reserves the right to modify position duties at any time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other.

Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or \"caregiver\" fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.

Who is a caregiver? It's not just the person who delivers the care. It's all the people who make it work ... and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.

We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.