Cook, Full Time with Benefits, Baystate Main Campus

Baystate Health is a nationally recognized healthcare organization and the premier academic medical center serving Western Massachusetts. It includes Baystate Hospital, a tertiary care facility located in Springfield, MA, known for its commitment to quality, safety, and continuous learning. Baystate Health prides itself on its dedication to improving the health of the communities it serves by providing excellent medical care and fostering an environment of ongoing education and innovation. The health system supports a diverse team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering compassionate care and advancing health through collaboration, research, and education.

Baystate Health is currently seeking a Full-Time Cook to join its dynamic Food and Nutrition Services team at Baystate Hospital's main campus in Springfield. This critical role involves preparing high-quality food items in a fast-paced healthcare environment, supporting retail, catering, and patient meal services. The Cook will be responsible for handling food safely, maintaining sanitary conditions, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards related to food safety, including HACCP, JCAHO, and DPH guidelines. The position operates on a 2nd shift schedule from 11 am to 7:30 pm, including alternating weekends and holidays, with shift differentials offered.

Successful candidates will have a minimum of one to two years of professional cooking experience in healthcare or hospitality settings, demonstrating advanced cooking methods along with strong organizational and math skills. The role demands an ability to work independently while also being an effective team player during high-volume cooking and production. You will be responsible for maintaining inventory control, managing production supply levels, operating and sanitizing cook-chill equipment, and following strict recipes with zero tolerance for deviation. Physical ability and the capacity to manage stressful periods on the job are necessary, as is fluency in English for clear communication.

Baystate Health offers competitive compensation, with base salaries ranging from $17.63 to $27.53 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision), generous time off, continuing education support, retirement plans with company match and contributions, and a variety of wellbeing programs including mental, physical, and financial health services. Employees enjoy perks such as farm share memberships, homebuyer financial packages, free professional money coaching, and onsite parking. Baystate Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair hiring practices regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.

This position is ideal for candidates passionate about food preparation and hospitality in a healthcare environment who want to contribute to a respected organization dedicated to excellence in patient nutrition and service. Baystate Health provides a supportive workplace with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are ready to join a team where your skills will be valued and your career fostered, apply with your resume today and become part of Baystate’s exceptional team.