Cook II - 4:30a-1p, 5a-1:30p

Anna Jaques Hospital; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development and Opportunities

Free On-Site Parking

Discounts/Savings on various business

Job summary

Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH) in Newburyport, MA, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is hiring a full-time cook for the cafeteria and patient tray line. The role requires two years of food production experience and ServSafe certification.

You will follow standardized recipes, cook in large batches, and ensure safe, sanitary food handling in a fast-paced setting. Shifts include 4:30am–1pm, 5:30am–1:30pm, and 10:30am–7pm, with rotating schedules.

Qualifications

• Must possess verbal and written skills to communicate effectively with diverse health‑care team members, patients and families.
• Two years experience in food production.
• ServSafe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Understands proper use of all kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, steamers, slicers, toasters, mixers).
• Leads pull/prep/production planning for self and others.
• Follows standardized recipes accurately and cooks from scratch in large batches.
• Cooks breakfast, lunch and dinner for cafeteria and patient tray line.
• Maintains safe food handling and high sanitation standards; adheres to HACCP daily.

Skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description: Join Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital nestled in the picturesque coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since 1884, AJH has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire regions, renowned for our commitment to high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction. Located just 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH offers the perfect blend of a supportive community hospital environment and the vast opportunities that come with being part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the region. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a network of over 39,000 caregivers and staff dedicated to providing extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Discover a rewarding career at AJH, where you can make a meaningful impact within a close-knit community while advancing your professional growth within a thriving healthcare system. Are you ready to become a part of our dynamic team where you can grow and advance, all while making a difference in patient’s lives?

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES, including but not limited to:

• Has understanding of an demonstrates the proper use of all cooking equipment, including stoves, ovens, steamers, slicers, toasters and mixers.
• Serves as lead person planning pull/prep/production lists for themselves and the other cooks.
• Accurately and consistently follows all standardized recipes.
• Cooks large batches and from scratch.
• Skilled in all aspects of food preparation and cooking.
• Can cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the cafeteria and patient tray line.
• Can cook independently at a fast pace.
• Practices safe food handling and maintains a high level of sanitation throughout work area.
• Consistently completes daily cleaning assignment.
• Understands the importance of cost control through proper portioning and accuracy in preparation.
• Daily routine follows all aspects of the HACCP process.
• (Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points) including completing daily temperature logs.
• In the absence of a manager, the cook assumes role of charge person. This includes being fully engaged and aware of what is going on in the department; ensuring that other employees are following their job flows and completing tasks; serving as decision maker when issues arise and then communicating issues to management through the Cook's Communication Log Book and following up in person with the manager.
• Actively participates in efforts to constantly improve our food and service by: tasting all food that the cook prepares, batch cooking, and cooking to the proper temperatures, and not serving food that does not reach out standards.
• Actively participates in production meetings with comments or suggestions.
• Actively engages in teamwork to help the department run smoothly, assisting others throughout the day.

Shift: Full-time, Rotating Shifts include 4:30am-1pm, 5:30am-1:30pm, 10:30am-7pm

REQUIRED SKILLS Communication

Must possess verbal and written skills to communicate effectively and courteously with a diverse group of professional and non-professional members of the health care team, patients and family/significant others. Actively participates in production meetings and completes Cook's Communication Log to address issues that arise when management is not present.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Work Experience: 2 years experience in food production.

Required Licenses

Must be ServSafe certified.

Benefits working at Anna Jaques Hospital

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Opportunities
• Free On-Site Parking
• Discounts/Savings on various businesses.

Pay Range

$20.66 - $27.81

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.