Hospital Kitchen Lead - Cook II (Dietary Services)

Mass; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) invites applications for a full-time Cook II on the Food and Nutrition team. You will prepare patient meals, including modified diets, bake goods, and supervise kitchen staff while ensuring safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include cooking to standardized recipes, adjusting for therapeutic diets, overseeing tray-line operations, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time or equivalent cooking experience.
• Experience with special/therapeutic diets preferred.
• Ability to read diet cards and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Cook meals in bulk using standardized recipes and adjust as needed.
• Modify recipes for special/therapeutic diets with dietitian input.
• Prepare meals for special functions.
• Evaluate food quality, temperature, appearance, and portion sizes.
• Operate kitchen equipment (ovens, stove, grill, mixers, slicer, etc.).
• Place and review food orders; oversee storage and inventory.
• Maintain records and logs; ensure sanitation and safety.
• Provide on-the-job training for new cooks and others as needed.
• Assist tray-line/dining room as assigned, reading and interpreting diet cards.

Skills

Food preparation

Diet modifications

Kitchen supervision

Safety compliance

Education

Culinary diploma

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) invites applications for a full-time Cook II on the Food and Nutrition team. You will prepare patient meals, including modified diets, bake goods, and supervise kitchen staff while ensuring safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include cooking to standardized recipes, adjusting for therapeutic diets, overseeing tray-line operations, and maintaining accurate records.