Job Summary
- Location
- Boston, MA 02115
- Industries
- Restaurant/Food Services
- Food and Beverage Production
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Years of Experience
- 2+ to 5 Years
- Education Level
- High School or equivalent
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Salary
Salary commensurate with experience- Job Reference Code
- 6233.1072
SECOND COOK / 40 HOURS / ROTATING - BWH FOOD SERVICES
About the Job
Description:
GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT
Assists in the preparation, portioning, and testing of all food items for cafeteria service and special functions. Maintains appropriate temperature and quality of food items. Responsible for safe and sanitary maintenance of work area and equipment.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Reads and interprets production sheets and recipes for food products at assigned station.
2. Prepares, cooks and seasons all food items in accordance with recipes and quality standards, using available equipment.
3. Tests food temperature and quality using thermometer and by tasting (according to established standard).
4. Portions food, according to standards using scales, appropriate serving equipment, and portion control guidelines. Serves when needed.
5. Assures maintenance of safe temperature of foods during holding periods.
6. Adheres to safety and sanitation standards to safeguard well being of cafeteria customers and co workers.
7. Responsible for assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of production equipment, i.e. mixers, ovens, slicers, choppers, etc.
8. Records daily production for record keeping.
9. Upholds hospital and departmental policies and procedures at all times, to comply with city, state, and agencies' guidelines.
10. Participates in training programs of new employees.
11. Performs other duties as required or assigned to assure quality food service.
Rotating Shift
Qualifications:
1. Must be able to read and understand written instructions and recipes, and have ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
2. One to two years previous experience.
3. High School Diploma or equivalent desirable.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
1. Ability to analyze production forms, to determine appropriate food and quantity to prepare.
2. Ability to judge quality of all food items prior to use.
3. Sufficient courtesy and tact to maintain pleasant and cooperative working relationships with supervisors, co workers, and customers.
4. Manual dexterity and coordination (mental and physical) mandatory.
5. Occasional light to heavy exertion of manual effort in transporting materials or equipment or in lifting, moving, or carrying light weight materials.
6. Must be mentally alert at all times.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Satisfactory physical environment with occasional distraction from machine or related noise and occasional temperature variation caused by working alternately in front of hot stoves and in refrigerators or freezers.
2. Works with kitchen machinery such as cutters, blenders, slicers, knives as well as hot ovens, griddles, steamers, steam and boiling liquids. With appropriate caution, probability of injury to himself or others is minimized.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Supervises line, set-up, and serving personnel.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
See website
Job Location: Boston, MA
Job Number: 6233
Company URL: http://www.brighamandwomens.org /
Company Profile:
Brigham and Women's Hospital is more than a healthcare institution - it's the birthplace of legendary medicine and one of America's most respected and innovative hospitals. For 150 years, we've been reinventing not only modern healthcare, but healthcare careers as well. Here you'll find an atmosphere where collaboration and teamwork among physicians, nurses, technicians, staff and management is the norm, not the exception. Our passion for patient care and innovation leads to an ethic of mutual respect and camaraderie that permeates everything we do. In fact, we've been recognized by US News and World Report as a top hospital for 11 consecutive years.
Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran or a Vietnam Era veteran or the presence of a disability where otherwise qualified.
GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT
Assists in the preparation, portioning, and testing of all food items for cafeteria service and special functions. Maintains appropriate temperature and quality of food items. Responsible for safe and sanitary maintenance of work area and equipment.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Reads and interprets production sheets and recipes for food products at assigned station.
2. Prepares, cooks and seasons all food items in accordance with recipes and quality standards, using available equipment.
3. Tests food temperature and quality using thermometer and by tasting (according to established standard).
4. Portions food, according to standards using scales, appropriate serving equipment, and portion control guidelines. Serves when needed.
5. Assures maintenance of safe temperature of foods during holding periods.
6. Adheres to safety and sanitation standards to safeguard well being of cafeteria customers and co workers.
7. Responsible for assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of production equipment, i.e. mixers, ovens, slicers, choppers, etc.
8. Records daily production for record keeping.
9. Upholds hospital and departmental policies and procedures at all times, to comply with city, state, and agencies' guidelines.
10. Participates in training programs of new employees.
11. Performs other duties as required or assigned to assure quality food service.
Rotating Shift
Qualifications:
1. Must be able to read and understand written instructions and recipes, and have ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
2. One to two years previous experience.
3. High School Diploma or equivalent desirable.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
1. Ability to analyze production forms, to determine appropriate food and quantity to prepare.
2. Ability to judge quality of all food items prior to use.
3. Sufficient courtesy and tact to maintain pleasant and cooperative working relationships with supervisors, co workers, and customers.
4. Manual dexterity and coordination (mental and physical) mandatory.
5. Occasional light to heavy exertion of manual effort in transporting materials or equipment or in lifting, moving, or carrying light weight materials.
6. Must be mentally alert at all times.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Satisfactory physical environment with occasional distraction from machine or related noise and occasional temperature variation caused by working alternately in front of hot stoves and in refrigerators or freezers.
2. Works with kitchen machinery such as cutters, blenders, slicers, knives as well as hot ovens, griddles, steamers, steam and boiling liquids. With appropriate caution, probability of injury to himself or others is minimized.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Supervises line, set-up, and serving personnel.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
See website
Job Location: Boston, MA
Job Number: 6233
Company URL: http://www.brighamandwomens.org /
Company Profile:
Brigham and Women's Hospital is more than a healthcare institution - it's the birthplace of legendary medicine and one of America's most respected and innovative hospitals. For 150 years, we've been reinventing not only modern healthcare, but healthcare careers as well. Here you'll find an atmosphere where collaboration and teamwork among physicians, nurses, technicians, staff and management is the norm, not the exception. Our passion for patient care and innovation leads to an ethic of mutual respect and camaraderie that permeates everything we do. In fact, we've been recognized by US News and World Report as a top hospital for 11 consecutive years.
Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran or a Vietnam Era veteran or the presence of a disability where otherwise qualified.
