Cook Lawrence Memorial Hospital-Medford

MelroseWakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years.
With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, MelroseWakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.
If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team!
Under general supervision, this position prepares meals for staff and visitors using the Hospital's standards of accuracy, quantity, appearance and quality.
This position is responsible to accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Special/Catered Events) in all areas of food production (Patient, Retail and Catering).
Hours:
Full time - 32 hours per week
Weekends & Holidays required
Saturday & Sunday 10:
30am-7pm
Wednesday & Friday 10:
30-7 or 5:
30am-2pm
Location:
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Minimum Qualifications:

1.
One (1) year of related experience in a food services environment or restaurant.
Preferred Qualifications:

Training in an apprenticeship program, vocation, or cooking school.
2.
High School diploma or equivalent.
3.
ServSafe certification.
Duties and Responsibilities:


The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Followings the menu prepares and cooks food for all regular and modified diet meals assuring quantity, quality and timeliness of the meals according to designated recipes and daily production sheets.
Practices accepted HACCP food a production and food handling principles.
Utilizes hairnet, gloves, apron, etc.
to optimize infection control and cleanliness per regulations.
Reviews menus and prepares any food items that can be prepared in advance and stores appropriately.
4.
Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food items for consumption in eating establishments.
5.
Prepares foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use.
6.
Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.
7.
Opens and closes kitchen.
Ensures the uninterrupted supply of food to the service area, planning and preparing ahead for menu substitutions as necessary in consultation with department leadership.
8, Other responsibilities as directed by department leader
What We Offer:

Competitive salaries and benefits that start on day one!

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Free on-campus parking

About MelroseWakefield Hospital:

MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind:
the people of north suburban Boston.
MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services.
Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity.
We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts.
Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine.
Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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.
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