Healthcare Kitchen Cook — Nutritious Meals & Impact

Northeast Behavioral Health Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for clients, staff and visitors in a fast-paced health care setting. The role follows recipes, meets schedules and maintains kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.

We offer benefits starting day one, a full-time 40-hour schedule, and opportunities to contribute to a caring, patient-centered food program in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with a minimum of three years relevant work experience.
• Valid Driver's license in good standing preferred.
• Must have documented evidence of training in nutrition/menu planning in an institutional setting.
• Provision of health documentation such as Serve Safe and Allergy Awareness certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plans and/or follows a weekly menu meeting USDA requirements with proper taste and temperature.
• Prepares appetizing, healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks; meeting all meal schedules.
• Transports food between locations ensuring quality and inspects all food before serving.
• Prepares meals for special events and holidays.
• Takes measures to avoid food waste and ensures proper food storage.
• Sets up and cleans up production area; maintains kitchen cleanliness and sanitary guidelines.
• Opens/closes kitchen; collaborates with supervisor on supply orders and maintains relationships with vendors.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Driver's license

Serve Safe certification

Allergy Awareness certification

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for clients, staff and visitors in a fast-paced health care setting. The role follows recipes, meets schedules and maintains kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.

We offer benefits starting day one, a full-time 40-hour schedule, and opportunities to contribute to a caring, patient-centered food program in a supportive team environment.