Patient Meals Cook: Nutritious Menus & Timely Service

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance (company-paid)

Life insurance (company-paid)

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Long term disability (company-paid)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

On-site cafeteria

Discounted meals for employees

Job summary

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Worcester, MA is seeking a Cook to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for patients and staff according to menus and production sheets. You will open the kitchen, ensure daily events run smoothly, and follow dietary guidelines, consulting with the Dietician as needed.

This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits. Two years of quantity cooking experience and sanitation training are required; food handler’s permit is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two (2) years experience in quantity cooking and a basic knowledge of modified diets.
• Training in food service sanitation and possession of a food handler’s permit as required.
• Experience utilizing industrial kitchen equipment; some kitchen supervisory experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner for patients and facility staff according to the approved menu cycle and production sheets.
• Open the kitchen and ensure organization of daily events.
• Comply with facility and departmental policies and procedures regarding food services.
• Follow menus and recipes as provided by the Dietary Manager and Dietician.
• Prepare meals and beverages according to menu cycle and daily production sheet, with attention to attractive and tasteful presentation.
• Accurately prepare food for modified diets, consulting with Dietician as required.
• Complete and prepare meals in a timely manner as prescribed by posted meal times.

Skills

Quantity cooking

Modified diets knowledge

Food handler permit

Industrial kitchen equipment

Supervisory experience

Job description

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Worcester, MA is seeking a Cook to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for patients and staff according to menus and production sheets. You will open the kitchen, ensure daily events run smoothly, and follow dietary guidelines, consulting with the Dietician as needed.

This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits. Two years of quantity cooking experience and sanitation training are required; food handler’s permit is preferred.