Cook - Part Time

Hebrew-Seniorlife-5; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife in Canton, MA is seeking a Cook or Cook's Helper to work across all kitchens, preparing menu items in accordance with recipes, portions, and dietary guidelines while upholding sanitation standards.

You will join a culinary team, attend daily production meetings, and assist with in-service trainings to stay current. Minimum one year of experience in an upscale hotel or restaurant is required; CORI background check and TB test must be passable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as a Cook or Cook's Helper in an upscale hotel or restaurant.
• Ability to pass CORI background check and TB test.
• Ability to follow verbal or written instructions.
• Follow policies for uniform and personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items as assigned by the Chef.
• Maintain sanitation and housekeeping to high standards.
• Use standardized recipes and proper cooking methods; ensure cold foods cold and hot foods hot.
• Attend daily production meetings and in-service trainings with the team.
• Work as a member of the culinary team across shifts.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Team player

Ability to follow instructions

Meat/fish/vegetables prep

Job description

Job Description:Position Summary:To work flexibly throughout all kitchens and to prepare proper amounts of menu items in accordance with dietary spread sheets, production sheets, standardized recipes, preparation methods, portion control, time schedules, and sanitary standards as well as serving procedures. Takes ownership of Resident satisfaction for meals. Follows HSL Cultural Beliefs.Core Competencies:Must possess the knowledge of these skills and abilities to explain or demonstrate the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation or by using some other combination of skills and abilities.Passion for preparing high quality meals for a population with diverse needs and preferencesKnowledge of basic methods of preparing food in quantity particularly meats, fish and vegetablesKnowledge of kitchen equipment and utensils and how to use them for maximum advantageAbility to recognize the need for equipment repairs and report to direct supervisorPerform job functions to a high level of sanitation and organizationMaintain a genuine interest and caring attitude toward seniorsKnowledgeable of HSL Corporate goals and works by the Cultural BeliefsReliable, self starter, team playerPosition Responsibilities:Responsible for the preparation of menu items as assigned by the Chef Maintaining high standards of sanitation and housekeepingMaintaining high standards of quality in food preparation by the use of standardized recipes, proper cooking methods, portion control, making sure cold foods are served cold, hot foods are served hot, reporting food needs to the Chef in writing Attends daily production meetings for review of days' work and upcoming events Attends in-service training sessions together with co-workers to keep abreast with current knowledge in the field of nutrition and dietary related personnel, as well as general in-servicesWork as a member of the culinary team and cooperate in the preparation of food with other work shiftsPerforms assigned job related duties or special projects assigned by the ChefQualifications:Minimum of one year experience as a Cook or Cooks Helper in an upscale hotel or restaurantAbility to pass a CORI background check and physical examination including TB testAbility to follow verbal or written instructionsFollow policies for uniform and personal hygieneWorking Conditions and Physical Demands:Standing for long periods of time, walking short distancesLifting objects up to 50 lbs, repetitive stooping, twisting and reachingWorks in a clean, well lighted and ventilated environmentPossible work hazards include: cuts, burns, slips and fallsVariable exposure to hot and coldRemote Type:On-siteSalary Range:$19.67 - $27.53