Cook; part-time

Job Overview

When you join the team at Trinity Health Senior Communities (THSC), you'll gain a Career for a Generation. As a part of the larger Trinity Health network, a position on our team gives you the flexibility to work close to home or move within our system. Wherever your life may lead, there's a Trinity opportunity waiting for you.

Providence Place at Ingleside, Holyoke, Massachusetts – 55‑plus active adult independent living community.

Part‑time – Rotating Shift

• Receives orders for items to be cooked and obtains necessary food items and equipment from storage areas.
• Measures, weighs and combines ingredients for quantity preparation of soups, entrees, casseroles, vegetables, meats, gravies and other food items in accordance with established recipes.
• Cooks regular and diet menu items according to established recipes.
• Inspects and tastes food for correct seasoning, quality and proper serving temperature, and adds ingredients or seasonings to improve flavor and/or texture.
• Ensures menu items are prepared in a timely manner and that items requiring advance preparation are prepared, cooked and ready for assigned meal time.
• Monitors consumption of assigned menu items and alters food production levels in order to avoid potential shortages or surpluses.
• Operates a variety of manual and/or automated kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, toasters, fryers, mixers, blenders, and so forth.
• Maintains records of food supplies as well as ingredients used in preparation of menu items.
• Transports foodstuffs to and from storerooms and refrigerators to preparation/serving areas. Ensures foodstuffs requiring refrigeration are properly stored and maintains counters, utensils and assigned work areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Estimate food needs and, as necessary, requisitions food supplies from stores.
• In the absence of the Food Service Director assumes responsibility for the dietary department.
• Organizes the responsibilities and monitors the performance of the diet aides.

• High school level of education and up to one year of basic technical training in cooking techniques and one to two years of previous work related experience plus three months or less of on-the-job training and orientation.
• No certification, registration, or licensure required.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

West Springfield, MA – $15.00-$18.00