First Cook

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center (inactive); Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife seeks a First Cook to prepare and present meals per quality and production standards while controlling costs and forecasting needs. The role emphasizes patient dignity and a positive care experience.

You will ensure safety and sanitation, cooperate with sous chefs, and help develop recipes, while maintaining professionalism in a fast-paced clinical kitchen.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• 5 years cooking experience required.
• ServSafe certification required or obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and produce meals for assigned shift.
• Minimize food waste and follow standardized recipes.
• Ensure proper portion control and timely service.
• Label, rotate and store food safely in walk-in coolers.
• Maintain sanitation and HACCP procedures.
• Assist in developing recipes and cooking procedures.
• Collaborate with culinary staff to execute specials.

Skills

Knife skills

Reading English

Food safety

Measurement

Interpersonal skills

Training others

Professionalism

Education

High School diploma

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Job Description: Wednesday and Thursday off or Friday and Saturday JOB DESCRIPTION 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.
  • Present 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. Welcome to Hebrew SeniorLife Careers! For All You Can Be At Hebrew SeniorLife, you’ll set the highest standard as part of our commitment to redefine the experience of aging. With compassion, resilience, and determination, you’ll make a difference in the lives of patients, residents, their families, and the broad senior care community every day. And they will make a difference in yours. These life-changing connections will give your work meaning and fuel your desire to be all that you can be. At Hebrew SeniorLife, that’s uniquely possible. Because here you’ll be supported to always keep growing. And as you do, so will our collective impact.