Day-Shift Hospital Room Service Cook II

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a per diem hospital kitchen cook to prepare and season food for patients and the cafeteria under supervision. You will follow established recipes to produce entrees, salads and cold plates while maintaining high quality and food safety standards.

The role emphasizes timely preparation, accurate portioning, and adherence to dietary requirements. Strong English, math and reading of recipes are required, with prior culinary training and kitchen equipment

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Manager Certified in Food Safety License preferred.
• Read, write and speak English and perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to plan food preparation to ensure proper menu items.
• Stand for long periods and lift moderate to heavy food supplies.
• Operate kitchen equipment efficiently and safely.
• Read and follow recipes.
• Three years of extensive production experience preferred; one year minimum if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Review menu entrees to ensure timely preparation and readiness of advanced items.
• Determine quantity of entrees to prepare to minimize waste.
• Measure, weigh and combine ingredients per recipes for soups, meats and gravies.
• Cook regular and special diet foods according to recipes and ensure proper seasoning and serving temperature.
• Operate ovens, microwaves, grills, fryers, blenders, slicers and other kitchen equipment.
• Estimate food requirements and control portions to manage costs.
• Maintain sanitary conditions of equipment, utensils and work areas.
• Ensure proper covering, storage and dating of foodstuffs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Read and follow recipes

Math calculations

Operate kitchen equipment

Education

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a per diem hospital kitchen cook to prepare and season food for patients and the cafeteria under supervision. You will follow established recipes to produce entrees, salads and cold plates while maintaining high quality and food safety standards.

The role emphasizes timely preparation, accurate portioning, and adherence to dietary requirements. Strong English, math and reading of recipes are required, with prior culinary training and kitchen equipment