Lead Cook - Special Diets & Catering

Mass General Brigham; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a cook to prepare a wide range of foods, from vegetables to pastries, following prescribed recipes and quality standards. The role involves receiving ingredients, maintaining clean work areas, and catering events as needed.

The position requires up to 20 hours weekly onsite at 81 Highland Avenue, with responsibilities including inventory, food safety, and complying with special diet standards. A High School Diploma suffices, with experience in cooking preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a cook (5–7 years)
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards
• Organizing and coordinating skills
• Ability to accept receipt of goods and supplies
• Ability to prepare special diets according to prescribed standards

Responsibilities

• Receives food ingredients and supplies for daily operations.
• Reviews production schedule to determine food requirements and assemble supplies.
• Prepares and displays a wide variety of foods per recipes and cooking methods.
• Completes production sheets and records as required.
• Maintains clean work areas, utensils and equipment.
• Caters special events as required.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Quality standards

Organizing

Receiving goods

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Mass General Brigham seeks a cook to prepare a wide range of foods, from vegetables to pastries, following prescribed recipes and quality standards. The role involves receiving ingredients, maintaining clean work areas, and catering events as needed.

The position requires up to 20 hours weekly onsite at 81 Highland Avenue, with responsibilities including inventory, food safety, and complying with special diet standards. A High School Diploma suffices, with experience in cooking preferred.