Cook, Part-time at Spaulding Nursing & Therapy Ctr - Brighton (SRN and SRB) in Brighton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Summary



Prepare, season, and cook for hospital patients, cafeteria customers and special functions. Assist in menu planning and see that food preparation is economical and technically correct.



Key Responsibilities

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


• Menu planning assistance is provided to meet volume demands, marketing conditions, and customer needs.


• Food preparation and cooking adhere to established standards.


• Modified diet preparation is made in collaboration with the Chef.


• Washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning of food items adheres to established guidelines.


• Standardized recipes are followed as stated.


• Sanitation and cleaning assignments are completed as instructed.


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


• Authorization for food consumption is given by tasting and smelling food.


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


• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Additional Responsibilities for First Cook

• Kitchen oversight and coordination is provided to ensure efficient operations.


• Quality Assurance activities are completed per established guidelines.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience




Education/Degree



Required


Preferred

• High School Degree or GED preferred

Experience



Required


Preferred

• 3-5 years experience in hospital, institutional, and/or restaurant hot and cold food preparation preferred.

Licensure



Required


Preferred



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


Required

• Certified Food Safety and Food Allergy training required for First Cook; preferred for Cook.


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


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


• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

Preferred

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


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


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


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


• Attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS




Work Environment:


Activity




Amount of 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. PHH 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. Apply Now