First Cook

Hebrew SeniorLife; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife in Dedham, Massachusetts is seeking a First Cook to prepare and present meals in a quality manner. The candidate should have at least 5 years of culinary experience and must comply with food safety standards

The role involves meal preparation, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and adhering to safety regulations. A high school diploma is preferred, and ServSafe Certification is required.

The position is on-site and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 5 years of cooking experience required.
• ServSafe Certification required or must be obtained within 6 months.
• Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals during assigned shifts.
• Ensure minimal food waste and manage production sheets.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in work areas and equipment.

Skills

Cooking experience

Knife skills and safety

Interpersonal skills

Ability to read food order slips

Flexibility

Good judgment

Sanitation techniques

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Wednesday and Thursday off or Friday and Saturday.

Hebrew SeniorLife

Position Title

First Cook

Position Summary

Prepares, cooks and presents food in accordance with quality standards, productivity standards, cost controls and forecast needs. Demonstrates a strong commitment to the philosophy and goals of the mission of Hebrew Senior Life and recognizes patient dignity and choice on aspects of daily life. Strives to make every encounter with a patient a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity, while providing safe and efficient quality of care.

Core Competencies

• Possess and display all hard skills contribute to a successful cook
• Promotes effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships, maintaining professional conduct at all times.
• Able to engage and train colleagues.
• Knowledge of knife skills and safety.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English to execute food order slips well, while working under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of proper temperatures of beef, chicken, fish, and reheating of food.
• Ability to accurately measure.
• Demonstrate good judgment and initiative in preparing food.
• Motivated to learn.
• Flexible to change.
• Exemplifies professionalism and exhibits values which contribute to the achievement of the mission of the Culinary and Nutrition Department and the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center.

Position Responsibilities

Kitchen Production:

• Responsible for preparation, cooking, and overall production of the meals during their assigned shift
• Responsible for minimal food waste
• Ensures that the proper amounts of entrees, vegetables, desserts, and salads are produced according to the menus and manage daily production sheets in accordance with standardized recipes and preparation methods, portion control, time schedules, and special diet needs.
• Responsible for ensuring that all food in the walk-in refrigerators and freezers is covered, labeled, and dated to ensure all food is being properly rotated.
• Properly uses, cleans, maintains, and stores equipment, identifying and taking appropriate action with any maintenance issues that exist.
• Assists in establishing cooking procedures and methods for the Culinary Staff including the development of recipes.
• Tastes and smells food to determine quality and palatability.
• Responsible for meals going out at a timely manner. Works directly with Jr. Sous Chef and Exec Sous Chef to ensure proper execution of specials.

Sanitation

• Ensures that all work areas, storage areas, utensils, and equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and maintained in an orderly fashion according to the latest regulations: local, state, federal, Kosher (if applicable)
• Oversees proper food handling, sanitation technique, food storage, and HACCP procedures
• Follows and adheres to the sanitation action plan to address company’s EOC and Sanitation rounding, local, state and federal sanitation compliance survey.
• Logs temperatures of all food to be served and report any temperatures that exceed industry standards to management.
• Attends in-service training sessions to keep current with knowledge in the field of nutrition, sanitation and dietary as well as general in-services.

Professionalism

• Promotes effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships, maintaining professional conduct at all times. Identifies and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively. Demonstrates a positive supportive attitude towards all. Displays patience and tact when dealing with all customers and staff. Presents department in a positive manner towards visitors, patients and staff. Consistently maintains a courteous and pleasant attitude toward visitors, patients and staff. Communicates effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Follows safety rules, uniform code, jewelry policy, personal hygiene policy as well as state and federal regulations.
• Contributes to the efficient and productive operation of the department. Completes assignments with minimal assistance and total follow up. Exercises initiative, seeking additional tasks and projects from supervisor.
• Accepts assignments readily. Recognizes problems independently and work toward improving systems and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• 5 years of cooking experience required.
• ServSafe Certification required or obtained within 6 months of being in the role.

Physical Requirements (ADA Requirements)

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pull 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to walk short distances.
• Frequent bending is involved.
• Must be able to withstand changes in temperature when going in and out of the walk-in refrigerator.

Remote Type

On-site

Hebrew SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.