Cook

Southcoast Health System; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a community-focused health system as a Cook, where you'll prepare delicious meals and ensure high-quality food service. This role offers flexible per diem hours with shifts including early mornings and evenings, making it a great opportunity for culinary professionals seeking work-life balance. You'll be part of a team that values diversity and well-being, with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Experience the rewarding environment of a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional care to local communities. If you have a passion for cooking and a commitment to quality, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous Earned Time Off

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years culinary experience required.
• Serv Safe Certification required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare short-order and made-to-order foods.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, and flavor.
• Maintain cleanliness of refrigerators and freezers.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Judgment and Planning

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Cook

Location

US-MA-New Bedford

ID

2025-40602

Schedule

Regular Per Diem

Remote

No

Department

S-FN Production

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Cook

Hours: Per Diem

Shift: Day/Evening shift with weekend and holiday rotation; 4:30am - 1:00pm, 7:00am - 3:30pm, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 10:30am - 7:00pm

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Position reports to the Manager Food Production or designee. Perform a variety of duties including but not limited to prepare short-order foods, made to order foods and Garde Manger needed for all departmental feeding responsibilities, scratch cooking (soups, stews, chowders, chili) monitor food produced for quality, temperature and flavor; identify any issues via tasting, portioning and visual appearance and make corrections; extend accurately recipes to ensure proper yields and maintain meal costs, etc. Keep production and temperature records up to date and report any problems to the Chef or Manager on duty. Responsible for maintaining all refrigerators and freezers clean and organized. Follow established sanitation guidelines. Performs other reasonable duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equal to completion of four years of high school or the equivalent required.
• Judgment and planning skills required for food preparation.
• A minimum of two years culinary experience required, institutional experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass the Southcoasts written culinary exam.
• Serv Safe Certification Required within 60 days of hire.

• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $16.13 - USD $27.27 /Hr.