Cook, Per Diem

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation in Boston is seeking a per diem cook to prepare and plate a wide range of foods, from vegetables and meats to pastries, per prescribed recipes. You will manage inventories, assist with special events, and maintain clean, safe work areas in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a high school diploma and 5–7 years of cooking experience, with the ability to handle inventory, orders, and quality control while rotating shifts onsite at Mass

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; substitution with experience not accepted.
• 5–7 years experience working as a cook.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls and/or other baked goods.
• Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Ability to accept receipt of goods and supplies.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Receives food ingredients and supplies from main kitchen as required for daily operations.
• Reviews production schedule to determine food requirements and assemble supplies and equipment for daily cooking activities.
• Prepares and displays a wide variety of foods per prescribed recipes using a full range of cooking methods; tests foods for quality.
• Completes production sheets and other records as required.
• Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Cater s pecial events as required.
• Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and disposes of spoiled or unattractive food.
• Record inventory and/or order stock.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking methods

Record keeping

Safety

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Serves as team lead and assists with preparing, seasoning, and cooking a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes, and other food items. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Receives food ingredients and supplies from main kitchen and pantry as required for daily operations.
• Reviews production schedule to determine food requirements including variety and quantity of food for preparation and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities.
• Prepares and displays a wide variety of foods such as vegetables, fruits, meats, soups, salads, simple pastries/breads and cereals in accordance with prescribed recipes using a full range of cooking methods; tests foods being cooked for quality.
• Completes production sheets and other records as required.
• Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Caters special events as required.
• Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.
• Required to prepare special diets according to prescribed standards.
• Record inventory and/or order stock.

Qualifications

• Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials Experience experience working as a cook 5-7 years required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls and/or other baked goods.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to accept receipt of goods and supplies.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite Work Location 300 First Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours 0

Employee Type Per Diem Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range $18.58 - $26.58/Hourly Grade 3 At Mass General Brigham

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement: 1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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