Cook II, 40hr - Days

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by preparing nutritional food for our patients, retail services and community services. This staff position will have an impact on patient, employee and visitor satisfaction by providing quality menu options with variety and attention to diet restrictions, allergies and ethnic preferences to make the patient’s stay as enjoyable as possible. Job Description:

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Education Preferred: Culinary Degree Experience Required: A combination of 3 years of cooking experience and/or equivalent completion towards a culinary degree Experience preparing food from recipes vs. pre-prepared/convenience food Experience in an institutional setting with attention to allergy and diet restrictions Other Skills/Knowledge Required: Basic food safety (HACCP) standards For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team Capability of managing multiple cooking stations simultaneously Must be at least 18 years old

JOB FUNCTIONS

Creates attractive daily menu items, accommodating diet restrictions, allergies, and ethnic preferences. Prepares food from recipes (scratch-cooking), adjusting recipes to meet volume requirements. Creates patient and retail specials to provide patients/customers with attractive options. Accommodates patient/customer requests within nutrition guidelines. Anticipates the needs of the patients/customers. Orchestrates the flow of the food preparation to meet patient nutrition plans, retail and catering needs. Plans and prepares for the next shift. Adjusts volume according to census, retail projections and events to minimize waste and ensure freshness. Maintains a clean work area and fulfills daily/monthly cleaning assignments to ensure compliance with high sanitation standards. Conducts and documents daily HACCP checks, ensuring food preparation and storage complies with food safety standards. Provides input and recommendations toward the ordering process to ensure adequate inventory for menus.

• *This Full-Time Position Comes with Great Benefits!
• *Benefits Begin On Your First Day of Employment

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off: 28 Days a year for a Full-Time employee for vacation, days off, sick days, holidays etc. Life Insurance Retirement Savings Plan (403B) Tuition Reimbursement Commuter Programs Credit Union Long Term Disability Leave Pay Range: $20.66 - $27.81 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35, 000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr Beth Israel Lahey Health