Cook II (5AM-1:30PM, Thu & Fri Off)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $49,245.30 - $65,978.38
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH), under the Department of Mental Health (DMH) in Massachusetts, is a specialized mental health facility dedicated to providing comprehensive inpatient care for individuals facing serious and persistent mental illnesses. Situated on over 100 acres in Worcester, WRCH operates as an integral part of a network designed to deliver culturally competent, effective, and efficient mental health services throughout the state. The hospital serves a population of adults and adolescents requiring both intermediate and long-term inpatient care, including specialized court-ordered evaluations and dedicated services for the Deaf Inpatient Mental Health Service. The Department of Mental Health... Show More
Job Requirements
- Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in food preparation and cooking
- Ability to work the scheduled shift from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM with Thursday and Friday off
- Ability to modify recipes for special diets
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
- Ability to oversee kitchen staff and manage food storage
- Compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
- Successful completion of criminal background check
- COVID-19 and influenza vaccination acknowledgment and attestation
Job Qualifications
- At least two years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in preparation and cooking of food in a hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, catering firm, government or private institution
- or any equivalent combination of required experience and substitutions
- Diploma or certificate from recognized trade, technical or vocational school with major in culinary arts, food services or food trades may substitute for maximum one year of required experience
- Bilingual or multilingual fluency preferred
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English
- American Sign Language (ASL) preferred
Job Duties
- Cook foods in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served using standardized recipes and adjusting recipes as needed
- Modify recipes as required for special and therapeutic diets, conferring with dietitians as necessary
- Prepare meals for special functions
- Evaluate food for quality, quantity, appearance, temperature, and taste through observation and tasting
- Prepare baked goods
- Operate kitchen equipment including ovens, stove, grill, steam kettles, blender, food processor, mixer, slicer, and grinder
- Place food orders in absence of Food Service Supervisor, reviewing menu and checking inventory
- Receive food orders and oversee storage
- Maintain records such as requisitions, production sheets, and other required forms
- Use measuring utensils for recipe standardization and portion control
- Oversee work and assign Kitchen Service Workers (KSWs)
- Maintain a safe and clean work area by complying with sanitation codes and participating in cleaning and maintenance activities
- Inspect work and storage areas for compliance with department protocols and sanitation codes
- Provide on-the-job training for new cooks and others to ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and food preparation requirements
- Assist tray-line/dining room as assigned, reading and interpreting diet cards
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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