Hospital Cook: High-Volume Kitchen & Patient Trays

Anna Jaques Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston is seeking a Cook to produce hot and cold foods for the cafeteria, patient trays, and catering, following standardized recipes and production planning systems.

You will handle high-volume food production, operate kitchen equipment safely, and ensure HACCP-compliant sanitation, quality, and presentation across all dishes.

The role requires basic math and computer skills, 3–5 years’ experience in high-volume settings, and Serve Safe certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School required; vocational/technical culinary training preferred.
• Serve Safe certification preferred.
• 3-5 years related work experience required.
• Basic math skills and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hot and cold food production following standardized recipes.
• Operates all types of food service equipment safely and maintains HACCP standards.
• Prioritizes diabetic and longer-wait trays and coordinates with other staff.
• Ensures proper storage, labeling, sanitation and temperature control of food.
• Communicates tray readiness and supports production team coordination.

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Written and oral communication

Education

Culinary Arts vocational/technical training

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston is seeking a Cook to produce hot and cold foods for the cafeteria, patient trays, and catering, following standardized recipes and production planning systems.

You will handle high-volume food production, operate kitchen equipment safely, and ensure HACCP-compliant sanitation, quality, and presentation across all dishes.

The role requires basic math and computer skills, 3–5 years’ experience in high-volume settings, and Serve Safe certification preferred.