Cook, Per Diem

Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is seeking an experienced cook to prepare, season, and cook a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes, and other food items for the hospital's dining services. This role supports daily operations and patient meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Key responsibilities include receiving ingredients, reviewing production schedules, preparing foods to prescribed recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with special diets and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• 5–7 years cooking experience required
• Experience in a hospital kitchen is preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks a wide variety of foods (meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast items) per recipes
• Receives ingredients and supplies for daily operations and reviews production schedules
• Prepares foods for display and service; tests for quality and consistency
• Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Cater events and handle special dietary requirements as prescribed
• Records inventory and orders stock as needed

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Food prep

Inventory control

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Prepares, seasons, and cooks a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes, and other food items.

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.
• Requires preparation of special diets according to prescribed standards.
• Records inventory and/or orders stock.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience

Experience working as a cook 5‑7 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

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%)

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.