First Cook

Overview

Summary:

Responsible for preparing and cooking food items in specific sections or stations within the kitchen.

• Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards.
• Take ownership of a specific station or section within the kitchen, such as grill, saute, pantry, or pastry.
• Utilize a variety of cooking techniques, such as grilling, frying, baking, roasting, and sauteing, to prepare dishes.
• Assist in the execution of menu items, ensuring that dishes are prepared accurately, consistently, and with attention to detail.
• Follow proper food safety and sanitation practices to ensure a clean and hygienic working environment.
• Monitor inventory levels of ingredients, notify supervisors of shortages, and assist in placing orders as needed.
• Keep workstations, equipment, and utensils clean, organized, and sanitized.

High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Culinary Arts preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience:

Line Cook or Related Experience 1-2 years required.

• Knowledge of various cooking methods, knife skills, seasoning, and flavor profiles.
• Comprehensive understanding of food safety principles, including proper food handling, storage, temperature control, and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work efficiently and manage time effectively.
• Strong communication skills for working in a team-oriented kitchen environment.
• Ability to handle the physical demands of the job, including lifting heavy objects and working with kitchen equipment.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, handle high-pressure situations, and solve problems on the spot.

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The Brigham and Women s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.