Hospital Cook II: Scratch Kitchen for Patient Meals

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off 28 days/yr

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (403B)

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring for a Full-Time Food Service role in Winchester, MA. The cook prepares meals from scratch, adapts recipes for dietary restrictions, and creates patient and retail specials while ensuring nutrition guidelines are met.

The role requires 3 years of cooking experience or progress toward culinary degree, strong English communication, and adherence to HACCP standards in an institutional setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience: 3 years of cooking experience and/or culinary degree progress.
• Experience with allergy and diet restrictions in institutional settings.
• Must read/write and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Create attractive daily menu items accommodating diet restrictions and allergies.
• Cook from recipes (scratch-cooking) and adjust recipes for volume.
• Prepare patient and retail specials to provide appealing options.
• Accommodate patient/customer requests within nutrition guidelines.
• Manage flow of food preparation to meet nutrition plans and catering needs.
• Plan for next shift and adjust volume to census and events.
• Maintain clean work area and complete sanitation and HACCP checks.

Skills

Reading & writing English

HACCP knowledge

Multitasking

Dietary restrictions awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring for a Full-Time Food Service role in Winchester, MA. The cook prepares meals from scratch, adapts recipes for dietary restrictions, and creates patient and retail specials while ensuring nutrition guidelines are met.

The role requires 3 years of cooking experience or progress toward culinary degree, strong English communication, and adherence to HACCP standards in an institutional setting.