Cook

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 27,111 - 36,492; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is looking for a Per Diem Cook at their Milton location. The ideal candidate will assist in preparing and cooking meals for patients and the café, following standardized recipes. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and preparing food according to patient preferences. This position requires one to two years of cooking experience in a healthcare setting and flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. The pay range is $19.68 – $26.49 per hour.

Qualifications

• One to two years of cooking experience in a health care facility.
• Must demonstrate sanitary food handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food items according to tally sheets and café menu.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of cooking equipment and work area.
• Completes Cook's checklist.

Skills

Ability to work in hot and cold areas

Ability to work flexible hours

Demonstrate techniques of using standardized recipes

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

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.

Beth Israel Milton is currently seeking a Per Diem Cook. Under the direction of the Chef, you will assist in the preparation and cooking of foods for patients, café, and special functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food items according to tally sheets and café menu.
• Prepares food items utilizing standardized recipes.
• Sets up hot foods on patient tray line.
• Records temperature of food items on log sheet.
• Assists in preparation of functions, as needed.
• Keeps café stocked with hot food items.
• Wears appropriate clean uniform, head covering, and identification.
• Breaks down café and patient line.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of cooking equipment and work area.
• Completes Cook’s checklist.
• Educated on patient’s population‑specific preferences.
• Educated and performs excellent customer service.
• Performs related duties as required and assigned.

May be required to perform similar or related duties as may be necessary on an emergency, temporary or limited basis as assigned.

Performs additional duties in accordance with the safety and other laws, rules, and regulations as set forth by appropriate regulatory and government agencies and in accordance with established department and hospital policies and procedures.

All job functions are subject to change at the discretion of the Hospital Administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Minimum Experience: One to two years of cooking experience in a health care facility. Must be able to demonstrate techniques of using standardized recipes and sanitary food handling practices.
• Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to work in hot and cold areas, to stand and walk for long periods of time, to lift, adjust, and place supplies of varying weights.
• Ability to work flexible hours of a food service operation. Required to work every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Pay Range

$19.68 – $26.49 per hour. 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 factors such as seniority, education, training, relevant experience, certifications, geography, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by 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 as a condition of employment.

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