Cook

Location : CHA Somerville Campus

Work Days : 5 : 30am-2pm or 2pm-6pm

Category : Service and Trade

Department : Food Service SH

Job Type : Per Diem On Call

Work Shift : Day / Night

Hours / Week : 0.00

Union : Yes

Union Name : SH Laborers 381

Department Summary

At CHA, our food service department plays an important role in the satisfaction of our patients and colleagues.

Our Food Service team members enhance the patient stay by delivering three quality meals per day to patients' bedside. Our Expressly for You program assigns each patient a dedicated Food Service member to take care of their dining needs.

Summary

The Cook plans and performs a large scale quantity cooking which can include meats, vegetables, fish, hot and cold salads, soups, sauces, gravies, eggs, cakes desserts and breads, using a variety of preparation and cooking methods. The cook may also supervise and performs duties less skilled in nature, relating to food preparation and storage, such as cleaning and sanitizing work stations, food preparation equipment, and food storage equipment such as coolers or racks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Prior food service experience is necessary.
• A two-year experience in quantity food production preferred.
• Must be able to follow standardized written recipes.
• Must have knowledge / training in the usage of food production equipment.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.