Hospital Kitchen Cook - High-Volume Meal Mastery

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Cook to produce high-volume food for the cafeteria, patient trays, and catering.

The role follows standardized recipes, maintains quality and safety, and coordinates with the production team to meet time-sensitive meal goals. Responsibilities include hot and cold production, recipe adherence, equipment operation, and HACCP-compliant storage and sanitation.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• Culinary arts training preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Basic math skills required for measurements.
• Familiarity with computers and basic web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Produce hot and cold food per standardized recipes.
• Prepare soups, salads, entrees, gravies, sides, baked goods, and desserts.
• Cut, slice, dice, measure and mix foods as per recipes.
• Assemble meals ensuring quality, temperature, and presentation.
• Prevent cross-contamination and maintain sanitation per HACCP standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Basic math

Computer basics

Web navigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts training

ServSafe certification

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Cook to produce high-volume food for the cafeteria, patient trays, and catering.

The role follows standardized recipes, maintains quality and safety, and coordinates with the production team to meet time-sensitive meal goals. Responsibilities include hot and cold production, recipe adherence, equipment operation, and HACCP-compliant storage and sanitation.