Cook 1

carenewengland; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System (CNE) in Warwick, RI is seeking a Food Prep/Line Cook to assist in preparing and plating meals for patients and dining room service under supervision. You will follow standardized recipes, manage inventory, and support catering events.

The role focuses on high standards of food handling and cleanliness, with opportunities to contribute to patient dining services and hospital meals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Vocational/technical training and a minimum of one year’s job-related experience required.
• Must be able to follow directions, both oral and written.
• Proficiency in the English language required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and cooling of foods using standardized recipes, production sheets and HACCP Records under the supervision of a cook.
• Prepare and cook food on grill.
• Serves and plates meals for patient services.
• Control quantity and quality of foods used on a daily basis by taking inventory daily and ordering supplies as needed.
• Maintains high standards of food handling and cleanliness in the work area.
• Responsible for cleaning production area prior to end of shift.
• Responsible for maintaining principles of proper food production and other related activities.
• Assists with catered events for food preparation and service.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow directions

English proficiency

Reading

Arithmetic

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational/technical training

Job description

Primary Function

Responsible for preparing food for dining room and for patients under the direction of the Cook II/Executive Chef.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation and cooling of foods using standardized recipes, production sheets and HACCP Records under the supervision of a cook.
• Prepare and cook food on grill.
• Serves and plates meals for patient services.
• Control quantity and quality of foods used on a daily basis by taking inventory daily and ordering supplies as needed.
• Maintains high standards of food handling and cleanliness in the work area.
• Responsible for cleaning production area prior to end of shift.
• Responsible for maintaining principles of proper food production and other related activities.
• Assists with catered events for food preparation and service.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

High School Diploma is required. Vocational/technical training and a minimum of one year’s job-related experience required. Must be able to follow directions, both oral and written. Must be able to read and write, use simple arithmetic, and keep simple records. Proficiency in the English language required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.