Hospital Kitchen Lead Cook

Salem Hospital; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a skilled cook to join the on-site kitchen team at 81 Highland Avenue. You will prepare a wide range of foods, test for quality, and assist with daily production in a hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 5–7 years of cook experience. Strong attention to portion control, sanitation, and accuracy in records is expected. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for growth and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience as a cook 5–7 years required.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Receives food ingredients and supplies from main kitchen and pantry as required for daily operations.
• Reviews production schedule to determine food requirements including variety and quantity of food for preparation and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities.
• Prepares and displays a wide variety of foods using a full range of cooking methods; tests foods for quality.
• Completes production sheets and other records as required.
• Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Cater s special events as required.
• Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and disposes of spoiled or unattractive food.
• Required to prepare special diets according to prescribed standards.
• Record inventory and/or order stock.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Food safety

Inventory management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a skilled cook to join the on-site kitchen team at 81 Highland Avenue. You will prepare a wide range of foods, test for quality, and assist with daily production in a hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 5–7 years of cook experience. Strong attention to portion control, sanitation, and accuracy in records is expected. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for growth and excellent benefits.