Cook, University, Per Diem, Mixed Shift

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus may be available

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a hospital kitchen staff member to prepare items per production sheets, trim and cook meats, and ensure quality for patient and non-patient areas. The role is non-exempt with a Day Shift and weekend rotation, offering potential signing bonus eligibility.

Responsibilities include portioning, plate setup, sanitation, waste management, and supporting production lines. Prior food prep experience is preferred and 18+ years of age is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow verbal and written directions.
• Employees must be at least 18 years of age.
• One to three years' experience in food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all items as prescribed by production sheets and supervisor for patient and non-patient areas; trims and cuts meat, fish and fowl; bakes, roasts, stews, grills and steam cooks meats, fish and fowl according to recipes and to provide maximum quality.
• Prepares correct portions for serving; carves or slices desired weight or portion of meat, fish and fowl; sets up entrees for patient tray line and assists in taste and temperature quality control; provides back-up services for lines.
• Exhibits sound sanitation, personal hygiene and safety practices and follows prescribed uniform policy.
• Utilizes equipment and supplies efficiently and with a high degree of concern for waste; returns unused stock to proper storage area.
• Participates in special activities such as food functions.

Skills

Food preparation

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $15.81 - $28.45

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours: 5A-130P 1030A-7P 730A-4P 6A-330P

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 10020 - 5030 Food Services Kitchen

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Major Responsibilities

• 1. Prepares all items as prescribed by production sheets and/or assigned by supervisor for patient and non-patient areas. Checks production sheets and menus and plans work accordingly. Trims and cuts meat, fish and fowl. Bakes, roasts, stews, grills and steam cooks meats, fish and fowl according to recipes and to provide maximum quality. Prepares gravies, dressings and sauces. Prepares vegetables, cold meats, ground meats, cooked cereals, breakfast and special items as required. Tests food by taste and aroma to determine if properly cooked and seasoned. Prepares entrees and sauces in advance as appropriate.
• 2. Prepares correct portions for serving. Carves or slices desired weight or portion of meat, fish and fowl for individual servings and applies gravy, sauce or garnish. Portions items into appropriate steam table pans as indicated in the steam table layout sheets and in accordance with the daily cafeteria steam table sheet. Sets up entrees for patient tray line and assists in taste and temperature quality control. Sends appropriate items to cafeteria on schedule. Provides back-up services for lines. Checks for any usable leftovers and discusses usage with Production Manager.
• 3. Exhibits sound sanitation, personal hygiene and safety practices and follows prescribed uniform policy.
• 4. Utilizes equipment and supplies efficiently and with a high degree of concern for waste, utilization of leftovers, returns unused stock to proper storage area.
• 5. Participates in special activities such as food functions, etc.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

• 1. Must be able to follow verbal and written directions. Requires simple use of formulas, charts and tables together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments and graduates.
• 2. Employees must be at least 18 years of age to perform this role.

Experience/Skills

• 1. One to three year's experience in food preparation.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.