Cook, Per Diem - ( 3288347 )

Description

Summary Prepare, season, and cook food for hospital patients and cafe customers per standardized recipes. Using a variety of cooking/culinary techniques (grill, cold prep, batch cookery, proper scaling of recipes.)

Key Responsibilities

· Execute daily patient and café menu by following standardized recipes.

• IDDSI practices and standards are followed.

• Menu and food production sheets are reviewed to determine type and quantity of meals, vegetables, and soups to be prepared.

• Standardized recipes are properly scaled and executed with recording of waste.

• Washing, trimming, cooking, and seasoning of food items adheres to production sheets.

• Knowledge of buffalo chopper, slicer, combi oven, range, kettles, grinder, char broiler, turbo chef and flat top

• Food preparation, sanitation, and safety standards are maintained and improved to achieve department goals.

• All production is labeled and dated per department standards.

• Expiration dates are monitored and rotated according to the FIFO rule.

• Sanitation and cleaning assignments are completed as instructed and your workstation is kept clean and organized at all times

• Reports any equipment that is damaged or not in properly working order.

• Monitors refrigerator/freezer temperature throughout the shift and reports any immediate discrepancies.

• Additional department training, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.

• Prioritizes the patient meal service on tray line.

• Supports First cooks with daily production needs.

• Communicates product needs, recipe adjustments and production process to the first cook and/or Executive Chef

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MGB Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

Education/Degree

Preferred

• High School Degree or GED preferred.

• Have ServSafe certificate or required to obtain in the first year of employment.

Experience

Preferred

• 1-3 years’ experience cooking in hospital, hotel and/or restaurant.

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required

• Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language.

• Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings, holidays, weekends and travel).

• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.

Preferred

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.

• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.

• High level of service delivery and recovery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.

• Basic computer skills. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

Attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment:

Activity

Amount o f Time Spent

None

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Outdoor weather conditions

x

Extreme cold (non weather)

x

Work in high place(s)

x

Work in confined space(s)

x

Risk of electrical shock

x

Risk of radiation exposure

x

Exposure to blood borne pathogens

x

Flammable/explosive gases

x

Toxic / caustic chemicals

x

Dust or other irritants

x

Grease or oils

x

Hazardous specimens

x

Exposure to lab animals

x

Infectious / contagious disease

x

Cleaning agents/chemicals

x

Hot equipment

x

Noisy equipment

x

Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)

x

Other

Lifting/Carry Requirements of this job

No Lifting required

No Carrying required

Number of pounds

Amount of Time

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Lift

Carry

Lift

Carry

Lift

Carry

Lift

Carry

Up to 10 pounds

x

x

Up to 25 pounds

x

x

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

x

x

Over 100 pounds

x

x

Push/Pull Requirements of this job:

No Pushing required

No Pulling required

Number of pounds

Amount of Time

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Push

Pull

Push

Pull

Push

Pull

Push

Pull

Up to 10 pounds

x

x

Up to 25 pounds

x

x

Up to 50 pounds

x

x

Up to 100 pounds

x

x

Over 100 pounds

x

x

Physical Activity requirements of this job:

Activity

Amount of Time Spent

None

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Stand

x

Walk

x

Sit

x

Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch

x

Move / rotate / bend wrist(s)

x

Type / use keyboard or other data entry device

x

Reach with hands & arms

x

Climb stairs

x

Climb ladder or other equipment

x

Drive / operate motor vehicle

x

Balance

x

Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl

x

Speak

x

Hear

x

Taste

x

Smell

x

Touch

x

Other

Vision Requirements of this job:

Vision Requirement

Always called upon in job

Sometimes called upon in job

Rarely called upon in job

Close vision

x

Distance vision

x

Color vision

x

Peripheral vision

x

Depth perception

x

Ability to adjust focus

x

Other

Safety equipment used while performing this job:

Safety eye glasses

Gowns

Filter lens (welding/soldering)

Scrubs

Face shields

Boots

Ear plugs or Mufflers

Hard hat

Surgical mask / dust mask

Coveralls

Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Gloves

x

Other

Level of noise typical in this work environment:

Very quiet

Quiet

Moderate

Loud

x

Very loud

EEO Statement:

SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. SRN takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law.

Primary Location : MA-Charlestown-SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston

Work Locations :

SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston

300 1st Avenue

Charlestown 02129

Job : Cook

Organization : Spaulding Hospital–Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC)

Schedule : Per Diem

Standard Hours: : 1

Shift : Rotating

Employee Status : Limited Term / Per Diem

Recruiting Department: : SRH Nutrition and Food Service

Job Posting : May 2, 2024

Req ID: 3288347