Cook General / Rotating Shifts/ NWH at Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH) in Newton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:


Provides coverage to the Food Production staff in the


preparation and production of foods, including salad and vegetable


preparation, Mental Health Unit meals, and special schedules. Sets up


and attends evening functions under the supervision of the Food


Service Manager.


Consults with Chef and production sheets to determine daily


production needs. Prepares ingredients for next day's menus. Rotates,


labels, dates, and places leftover foods in containers and stores in


refrigerators. Assembles patient and cafeteria traylines prior to


mealtime.


Cleans and maintains work area to ensure that the standards for


safety and sanitary regulations are met, according to the cleaning


schedules.


May open and/or close Main Kitchen and turn on/off appliances


and equipment and secure area. Attends routine staff meetings.


Operates food chopper, microwave, food processor, convection


ovens, fryerlators, and steamers along with other large machines and


equipment as needed to complete assignments and responsibilities.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


o Assists in preparation of food items for cafeteria, trayline, Mental Health


units, and special functions.


o Check the patient line daily to make sure all food is appealing in terms of


temperature and quality, and is garnished properly.


o Performs daily temperature checks on prepared foods.


o Assists in maintaining the cleanliness, arrangement, safety, security, and


maintenance of the dry storage areas, refrigerators and freezers.


o Cleans and maintains work area.


O Adheres to the production sheets and standardized recipes and tells the


supervisor of any discrepancies when noticed on a daily basis.


o Ensures the cleaning schedules are completed and signed accordingly.


o Assists in the preparation of daily recipes while allowing for proper


portioning in accordance with standardized recipes.


o Attends routine production staff meetings.


o Complies with the personal hygiene and uniform requirements of production


staff.


o Attends training and in-service education sessions pertinent to hospital and


departmental and production issues.


o Assists in maintaining the equipment and environment maintained in a safe


and functional manner.


o Consults with chef on daily production needs.


o May open or close Main Kitchen, turn off equipment and secure area.


o Monitor quantities of food on trayline and re-stock as needed.


o Rotate, labels, wrap, and date all food items appropriately before placing in


coolers/freezers or storerooms.


o Utilize proper precautions/techniques when handling food and utensils


(plastic gloves, cutting boards).


o Cuts food products by hand correctly, safely, and according to


specifications.


o Washes and steams vegetables safely and according to specifications.


o Operates equipment, including food chopper, microwave, food


processor, convection oven, and fryerlators safely and in accordance


with specifications pertaining to the different food items being


cooked.


o Assists with Off-Campus catering functions as needed.


NON ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


o Answering departmental telephones.


o Assists with catering events as needed.


o Provides coverage for salad, vegetable, breakfast, and first cook positions.


o Other assigned duties as required.



Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:


High school or vocational school graduate. One year cooking experience


preferably in a Health Care setting.


Ability to understand written and verbal communication.


Ability to follow through on instructions.


Basic mathematic skills.


Effective communication skills.


Ability to problem solve.


Ability to get along with others.


Ability to confront issues appropriately.


PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:


Duties may involve activities with exposure to dirt, excessive heat and cold


temperatures, odors, steam, wet floors, noise, sharp knives, large cooking and


cleaning equipment.


Duties may involve general cleaning with exposure to dirt, odors, cramped quarters, etc.; or include patient care responsibilities with subsequent exposure to human waste, or other unpleasant elements; or much of work may be performed outdoors with exposure to weather extremes.



PHYSICAL STANDARDS OF JOB DESCRIPTION:


Please check as applicable


Constantly - 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity


Frequently - 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity


Occasionally - 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity


Rarely - under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity


NA - not applicable


GENERAL TASKS


Basic activity being performed


C


F


O


R


N/A


Comments


Standing


X


Sitting with back support


X


Sitting without back support


X


Reaching


X


Overhead


X


Forward


X


Lateral


X


Low


X


Stooping


X


Bending at waist


X


Crouching


X


Bending at knees


X


Kneeling


X


Climbing


X


Crawling


X


Twisting


X


Balance


X


Other __________________


Physical Standards for Job Description - Continued


Basic activity being performed


C


F


O


R


N/A


Comments


Pushing Tasks by weight


5 lbs


X


5-15 lbs


X


15-40 lbs


X


40-75 lbs


X


75-100 lbs


X


Pulling Tasks by weight


5 lbs


X


5-15 lbs


X


15-40 lbs


X


40-75 lbs


X


75-100 lbs


X


Lifting Tasks by weight


5 lbs


5-15 lbs


15-40 lbs


40-75 lbs


75-100 lbs


Sensory Requirements


Visual Activity


X


Close paperwork


X


Monitor - CRT


X


Color vision required


X


Visual monotony


X


Auditory Activity


Conversation


X


Monitoring Equipment


X


Telephone


X


Transcription


X


Background noise


X


Sensory Discrimination


X


Hot/Cold, Sharp/Dull


X


Additional Comments: _____________________________________________________


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The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.



EEO Statement

Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.