Cook Senior

Assists the in general operation of the food production area for patient food. Organizes, prepares, and cooks food products following recipes, standards and menu plans.

• Sets up the coffeeshop and patient food items for service, ensures ingredients/menu items are pulled from storage and oversees preparation. Cooks food products following recipes and quantity/quality standards. Changes sanitizer solution as needed, always prior to meal service periods.
• Stores all food products, rotates stock, refrigerates and/or freezes and pulls items from storage, as necessary.
• Ensures standards for freshness and quality are adhered.
• Provides replacements for items for all retail areas and patient line, ensures quantity of food being produced meets demand in order to avoid excess/leftovers and waste.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area. Follows all standards set for department re; cleanliness, sanitation, safety and health requirements.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the patients served in the department.

Education
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High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Experience
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Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials
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None.

Serv Safe Preferred
, Experience
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Experience working as an institutional cook 1-2 years required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls and/or other baked goods.
• Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Ability to accept receipt of goods and supplies.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.

Stands for entire shift. Lifts up to 40 pounds daily. Exposed to heat, steam, cuts, burns, equipment, and slippery floors, but risks are diminished when precautions and safety standards are adhered.

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 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.