Cook - Food and Nutrition, 40Hrs, Days

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 44 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision, pharmacy

403(b) retirement savings

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Résumé du poste

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Dietary Food Service Worker to prepare hot and cold meals for patients and the cafeteria, following menus, production sheets and standardized recipes. Under supervision, you will participate in food preparation, serving, sanitation and light cleanup in an institutional kitchen.

You will monitor food quality and temperatures, manage leftovers within 48 hours, maintain accurate production records, and coordinate with the dietitian on special diets.

Qualifications

• Education at the high school level or above is preferred.
• Experience with large quantity food preparation is preferred.
• Experience using standardized recipes in large institutional settings is preferred.
• ServSafe certification is highly desired.

Responsabilités

• Prepares hot and cold foods for patient and cafeteria areas according to menus and production sheets; utilizes standardized recipes.
• Prepare short order foods for cafeteria.
• Prepares specials sauces, baked goods and desserts; weighs, trims, cuts and debones meat, fish and poultry, and preserves food.
• Checks prepared food for quality, correct serving temperatures, texture and appearance.
• Maintains safety and sanitation standards of department to ensure quality food.
• Maintains appropriate and accurate production and usage records according to department guidelines.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Customer service

Teamwork

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction, prepares hot and cold foods for patient and cafeteria areas according to menus and instructions on production sheets and standardized recipes. Performs work of moderate difficulty by participating and supervising food preparation, serving, sanitation, and moderate light clean-up work in an institutional kitchen.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Prepares hot and cold foods for patient and cafeteria areas according to menus and instructions on production sheets; utilizes standardized recipes.


• Prepare short order foods for cafeteria.


• Prepares specials sauces, baked goods and desserts; weighs, trims, cuts and de-bones meat, fish and poultry, and preserves food using appropriate storage techniques.


• Checks prepared food for quality, correct serving temperatures, texture and appearance.


• Makes adjustments where needed.


• Processes any leftover food in accordance with proper sanitation and safe food handling techniques.


• Plans the utilization of leftovers within 48 hours.


• Stores food appropriately in the refrigerator, dating and labeling for future use.


• Cleans and maintains assigned department area in a clean, neat and sanitary manner after each and prior to starting next assignment and at end of shift according to established department guidelines and procedures.


• Completes special or detailed cleaning projects as assigned according to Supervisor and within given time frame.


• Disposes of trash and obvious clutter as needed to maintain an area according to established procedure.


• Maintains safety and sanitation standards of department to ensure quality food.


• Operates and uses all equipment and supplies in a safe manner according to department standards.


• Maintains appropriate and accurate production and usage records according to department guidelines.


• Maintains appropriate and accurate temperature records according to department guidelines.


• Follows established protocols for modified diets and portion control.


• Consults with dietician or supervisor regarding substitutions needed on complex diets or anything regarding unusual circumstances or those that do not follow established guidelines.


• Offers assistance to other team members and performs other duties of lower job classifications during emergency situations or staff shortages.


• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.


• Utilizes hospital’s Values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division’s hospital mission.


• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.


• Other duties: Performs other duties as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Education at the high school level or above is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• ServSafe certification is highly desired.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1 year experience with large quantity of food preparation.


• Experience utilizing standardized recipes in large institutional setting preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Work requires demonstrated competence to effectively speak, read and write English.


• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.


• Must show courtesy and respect towards customers, patients and general public and ability to work harmoniously with a variety of people.


• Reasonable speed in performance of duties is required to ensure a positive dining experience for the customers.

Compensation Range: $21.05- $23.70 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements.

In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.