Cook - Weekends Only

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - MEI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is seeking a kitchen cook for per diem shifts at the 243-245 Charles Street location. The role includes leading the Food and Nutrition Services team during assigned shifts and ensuring meals meet recipes and safety standards.

The position requires a high school diploma and 5-7 years of cooking experience, with duties spanning meal prep, inventory coordination, and adherence to food safety procedures. Onsite work with daytime schedule and paid hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience: 5-7 years as a cook required.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen activities during assigned shifts and assist with daily operations.
• Review production schedules to determine food requirements and quantities.
• Gather ingredients, supplies, and equipment for daily preparation.
• Prepare, season, and cook a wide variety of foods per recipes and production standards.
• Follow standardized recipes and portioning guidelines and maintain food quality.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Team leadership

Inventory management

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

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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