Cook - Weekends Only

Mass General Brigham Health Plan; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is seeking a dedicated per diem cook to support patient, staff, and visitor meals in a busy hospital kitchen. You will lead shifts, ensure food quality and safety, and coordinate daily cooking activities according to recipes and production standards.

The role requires 5–7 years of cook experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent, with on-site work at 243-245 Charles Street. Scheduled weekly hours: 11; pay range listed as hourly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 5-7 years of cook experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead team during shifts and coordinate kitchen operations.
• Review daily production schedules and determine food requirements.
• Gather ingredients, supplies, equipment, and utensils for cooking.
• Prepare, season, and cook a wide variety of foods per recipes.
• Follow recipes, portioning guidelines, and production schedules.
• Prepare meals for special diets per prescribed standards.
• Monitor food quality, taste, texture, and temperature during cooking.
• Complete production sheets and temperature logs accurately.
• Maintain clean, sanitary work areas and equipment.
• Identify and dispose of spoiled or unacceptable food and supplies.
• Identify equipment issues and communicate to leadership.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering/replenishing.
• Assist with catering and special events.
• Promote a positive, collaborative environment within the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data gathering

Safety & sanitation

Pastry baking

Cooking

Food prep & presentation

Organizational skills

Receiving goods

Inventory control

Education

High School Diploma

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.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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.

EEO Statement

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.

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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.