Cook - Per Diem

Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 25,912 - 36,024; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA is seeking a per diem Cook to prepare meals for patients, staff and visitors. The role reports to the Executive Chef and operates within hospital policies and procedures. It is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

You will follow menus and recipes, ensure food safety, maintain sanitation, and assist with inventory and supplies while meeting mandatory training and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Culinary Arts preferred
• One (1) to three (3) years' experience in large scale food preparation required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of foods for patients and staff.
• Follow set menus, recipes, total food requirements, and time cycles.
• Meet accepted standards of food safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Utilize established techniques for baking, broiling, roasting, steaming, and frying.
• Use a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment including grinders, slicers, mixers, and blenders.
• Adhere to standardized recipes and ensure all foods meet quality and appearance standards.
• Maintain workstation and area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Ensure cooking equipment and utensils are clean and operating properly.
• Maintain sanitary levels throughout the food preparation process.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene.
• Order supplies and ingredients from storeroom as required.
• Follow food safety guidelines for proper handling and storage of food.
• Alert supervisors to problems with equipment and food supplies.
• Meet all mandatory training/in-service requirements.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary Arts Diploma preferred

Job description

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

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

The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food for hospital patients, employees, and visitors.

This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

This position reports to the Executive Chef and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)

• Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual's intellectual level and physical abilities.
• Prepare and cook a variety of foods for various meals by following set menus, recipes, total food requirements, and time cycles.
• Meet accepted standards of food safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Utilize established techniques for baking, broiling, roasting, steaming, and frying.
• Use a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment including grinders, slicers, mixers, and blenders.
• Adhere to standardized recipes. Ensure that all foods prepared meet existing standards for quality, freshness, taste, and appearance.
• Maintain workstation and area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Ensure that all cooking equipment and utensils are inspected and maintained for cleanliness and proper operation.
• Ensure that required sanitary levels are maintained throughout the food preparation process.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene.
• Order supplies and ingredients from storeroom as required.
• Follow food safety guidelines for the proper handling and storage of food including labeling and dating.
• Alert supervisors to problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies.
• Detect and report spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, or other unusual conditions.
• Meet all mandatory training/in-service requirements.
• Perform all work within departmental policies and legal and accreditation requirements, such as OSHA, Board of Public Health and the Joint Commission.
• Maintain department records, reports, and files as required.
• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Culinary Arts preferred
• One (1) to three (3) years' experience in large scale food preparation required

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

30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.81 - $26.15/Hourly

Grade

SC2C26

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. 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.

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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

EEO Statement:

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. 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.