Hospital Diet-Centric Cook II (Scratch Cooking)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (28 days/year)

Life Insurance

403B Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Programs

Credit Union

Long Term Disability Leave

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare nutritious meals for patients, staff, and visitors in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will create diverse menus, cook from scratch, and ensure meals meet dietary restrictions while maintaining quality and sanitation standards.

The role requires working in an institutional kitchen, following recipes, and collaborating with clinical teams to align with patient nutrition plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Culinary Degree is preferred.
• 3 years cooking experience or equivalent toward culinary degree.
• Experience cooking from scratch using recipes.
• Experience in institutional settings with allergy and diet restrictions.
• Basic food safety knowledge (HACCP).
• Must read/write and communicate in English with patients and staff.
• Able to manage multiple cooking stations at once.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Create attractive daily menu items that respect diet restrictions, allergies, and ethnic preferences.
• Cook from scratch using recipes and adjust for volume needs.
• Create patient and retail specials to offer appealing options.
• Accommodate patient/customer requests within nutrition guidelines.
• Anticipate patient/customer needs and preferences.
• Coordinate food preparation flow to meet nutrition plans and catering needs.
• Plan and prepare for the next shift.
• Adjust production volume based on census, retail projections, and events to reduce waste and maintain freshness.
• Maintain a clean workstation and complete daily/monthly sanitation tasks.
• Conduct and document daily HACCP checks to ensure safety compliance.
• Contribute to ordering decisions to ensure adequate ingredient inventories.

Skills

English communication

Multitasking

Food safety HACCP

Teamwork

Age 18+

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary Degree (preferred)

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare nutritious meals for patients, staff, and visitors in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will create diverse menus, cook from scratch, and ensure meals meet dietary restrictions while maintaining quality and sanitation standards.

The role requires working in an institutional kitchen, following recipes, and collaborating with clinical teams to align with patient nutrition plans.