Healthcare Production Cook - Alfond Center Health​/wk

Are you an experienced cook who takes pride in preparing high-quality meals and being part of a strong team? Join our Culinary Services team at the Alfond Center for Health! As a Healthcare Production Cook, you’ll prepare meals for patients, visitors, staff, and other customers in a fast-paced, high-volume healthcare environment. You’ll work alongside our experienced culinary team to ensure meals are prepared safely, consistently, and according to standardized recipes and dietary requirements.

The ideal candidate for this position is dependable, positive, team-oriented, and takes pride in their work. A great cook on our team is someone who is willing to jump in, support their coworkers, follow direction, and help create a positive environment for everyone.

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• Prepare, cook, and portion meals for patients, visitors, staff, and other customers while maintaining high standards for quality, taste, temperature, appearance, and consistency.
• Follow standardized recipes, production schedules, food preparation procedures, and special dietary requirements.
• Complete high-volume food preparation efficiently while prioritizing food safety, quality, and timely meal service.
• Follow HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen and work environment throughout the shift.
• Monitor food quality, temperatures, portion sizes, and product availability to help ensure meals are prepared and served appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with cooks, Food Service Assistants, supervisors, dietitians, and other Culinary Services team members to keep daily operations running smoothly.
• Provide direction and support to Food Service Assistants and contribute to an environment where team members work together and support one another.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding food preparation, production needs, equipment, supplies, and potential concerns.
• Help maintain appropriate food and product levels while minimizing waste and supporting department cost-management goals.
• Respond positively to changing priorities and assist with other kitchen and food service duties as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and team-focused workplace where everyone works together to provide excellent service to our patients and customers.

• Previous cooking experience required.
• Dependable and punctual with a strong commitment to attendance and reliability.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support coworkers when needed.
• Ability to stay organized and work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to follow direction, standardized recipes, and established procedures.
• Takes pride in producing quality food with consistency and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work respectfully with a diverse team.
• Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment and follow food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English sufficiently to follow recipes, safety procedures, production instructions, and other job-related communication.
• Helpful Experience Includes Healthcare or institutional food service Restaurant, cafeteria, hotel, or hospitality cooking High-volume meal preparation Experience preparing meals in accordance with standardized recipes Experience working in a commercial kitchen environment.

$18.00 - $31.50 The hourly pay range shown represents the…