Cook - Weekends Only

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is seeking a per diem cook to support patient, staff, and visitor meals. Under the Food and Nutrition Services leadership, you will prepare a wide variety of foods, follow recipes, monitor quality, and lead a team during shifts.

This onsite role at 243-245 Charles Street requires a high school diploma and 5–7 years of cooking experience, with strong knowledge of sanitation, inventory, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 5–7 years experience as a cook required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a team lead during assigned shifts and supports daily kitchen operations.
• Reviews daily production schedules to determine food requirements for meals.
• Gathers ingredients, supplies, equipment, and utensils for daily prep and cooking.
• Prepares, seasons, and cooks a wide variety of foods following recipes and production standards.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning guidelines, and production schedules.
• Prepares meals for special diets according to prescribed standards.
• Monitors food quality, taste, texture, and temperature during cooking.
• Maintains clean, organized, and sanitary work areas and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Team leadership

Sanitation

Inventory management

Menu planning

Quality control

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

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

Schedule: Every other weekend, 6:00 AM–5:30 PM

Employment Type: Per Diem

Benefits: This is a per diem position and is not eligible for benefits.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Food and Nutrition Services leadership team, prepares and cooks a variety of foods for patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, sanitation, and service. Serves as a team lead during assigned shifts and helps coordinate daily kitchen activities to ensure meals and food items are prepared accurately, efficiently, and according to established recipes and production standards.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a team lead during assigned shifts, providing guidance and support to Food and Nutrition Services staff and helping ensure daily kitchen operations run smoothly.
• Reviews daily production schedules to determine food requirements, including the appropriate variety and quantity of food needed for meal service.
• Gathers ingredients, supplies, equipment, and utensils required for daily food preparation and cooking activities.
• Prepares, seasons, and cooks a wide variety of foods, including meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, soups, salads, fruits, breakfast items, cereals, breads, and simple desserts, using a variety of cooking methods
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning guidelines, production schedules, and established food quality standards.
• Prepares meals and food items for special diets in accordance with prescribed standards and dietary requirements.
• Monitors food throughout the cooking process and evaluates taste, texture, appearance, temperature, and overall quality.
• Completes production sheets, temperature logs, and other required documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintains clean, organized, and sanitary work areas, utensils, equipment, and food preparation areas in accordance with food safety and infection prevention standards.
• Identifies and appropriately disposes of spoiled, damaged, or otherwise unacceptable food and supplies.
• Identifies equipment issues and other operational concerns and communicates them to the appropriate leadership.
• Monitors food and supply inventory and assists with ordering or replenishing stock as needed.
• Assists with catering and special events as required.
• Promotes a positive, collaborative, and service-focused environment while working effectively with coworkers and other members of the Food and Nutrition Services team.

Qualifications

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Experience

experience working as a cook 5-7 years required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

243-245 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

11

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

3

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.

5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 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.

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.