Food Services-Cook

Cambridge, MA, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $19.00 - $20.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee meal discounts

Uniform allowance

Training and development opportunities

Job Description

This recruitment is for a Food Court Cook position in a food service department, commonly situated within environments like hospitals, universities, or corporate campuses that include cafeteria or food court services. The organization focuses on delivering quality culinary products that meet safety and nutritional standards, playing a crucial role in the foodservice operational team. This type of facility is committed to maintaining high standards of food preparation, safety, and sanitation, aligned with regulations such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and health codes, ensuring customer and patient satisfaction, and an optimal dining experience.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
prior experience in food preparation or cooking preferred
knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
ability to follow detailed recipes and production sheets
basic math proficiency
capacity to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds
ability to stand, bend, stoop, and reach frequently
ability to operate food preparation equipment safely
good communication and interpersonal skills
ability to work flexible hours as needed

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
experience in food preparation or cooking preferred
ability to follow standardized recipes and instructions
basic math skills including addition, subtraction and measurement comprehension
understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
customer service skills
ability to work under general supervision
strong communication and teamwork skills
ability to perform physical tasks required in a kitchen environment

Job Duties

Prepares hot and cold food items for food court
assists in the preparation of pre portioned, make ahead bulk items for patient room service menu
follows standardized recipes and daily production sheets and accurately records amounts produced
delivers all food items prepared to designated serving area in an established timeframe and at the required temperature
completes next day’s preparation assignments
routinely tests food for quality, appearance, flavor, temperature, texture, color and doneness
fills in for senior cooks and patient cook as needed
assists in the preparation of the food court evening menu items
follows and monitors HACCP food preparation and storage procedures
follows department policies and procedures for hand washing, hair restraints, cooling/reheating foods and taste testing
stores, holds and transports cold food items at 40°F or below and hot food items at 140°F or above
tests food temperatures with approved food thermometer and records in log
wraps, labels and dates all food items and stores in designated area in an organized manner
follows FIFO principle of food rotation
cleans and sanitizes all food contact surfaces and equipment after every use to avoid contamination
records ppm of sanitizer solution in designated log
avoids cross contamination from raw to cooked and ready to eat foods via hands, equipment, utensils and cutting boards
maintains high levels of sanitation of all equipment by adhering to department policies and procedures, Health Dept. codes and JCAHO regulations
contributes to a positive working environment and promotes teamwork by taking initiative to improve overall quality and exceed customer expectations
maintains clear communication channels and constructive, sensitive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, patients, customers, parents and all hospital staff

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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