Cook

Cook Position at Baystate Health

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center is looking for a Cook to join our team in Springfield, MA!

Department Description:

• Team oriented
• Peer support
• Fast-paced work environment

Schedule:

• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• 2nd shift; 11:00am-7:30pm
• Every other weekend rotation

Location:

• Baystate Medical Center
• Springfield, MA

Job Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Safe, sanitary food handling techniques: gloves, cutting boards, cross-contamination, hygiene, temperature danger zone, ingredient quality, and safety, exact recipe adherence with zero tolerance for variation
• Ensures appropriate production supply levels to execute daily production needs. Projects needs and places orders for all foods necessary for menus and production.
• Ensures the safe, smooth operation of production equipment. Able to assemble and operate production equipment for proper daily use and breakdown for sanitation and safety.
• Maintains temperature, QC, and QA logs as directed by HACCP, JCAHO, and DPH regulations, and Executive Chef or designee directives
• Cleans and sanitizes all equipment he/she is in contact with mechanical devices, movable and stationary equipment, refrigerators, cutting boards, knives, and food service equipment
• Works well under pressure: maintains composure, quality, consistency, and safety. Will assist others when business levels increase without being asked.
• Team player in a fast-paced environment. Helps with production cooking, room service/line cooking as needed.
• Able to work independently with little supervision. Will perform either production, prep, or line cooking functions as necessary in accordance with HACCP, JCAHO, and DPH regulations
• Prepares hot and/or cold food items in an appropriate timeframe following the direction of the Supervisor. Able to work in the production area, producing high-volume, high-quality foods as a part of a team or independently.
• Must speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
• Supports supervisor as needed with the day-to-day operation of production service areas; performs opening and closing duties as assigned the following checklist

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or HiSet preferred
• ServSafe certification required

The Advantages of Working with Baystate!

• Earn more from day one with competitive pay and affordable health coverage that includes Wellness and Massage reimbursements
• Prioritize balance with a competitive PTO package that expands as you build your career with us
• Invest in your future with adoption assistance, tuition support, continuing education, and career development resources
• Build long-term financial security through a retirement plan company match and growing annual company contributions
• Support for life beyond work, including first-time home-buyer assistance and free financial coaching
• Well-being that goes beyond basics with mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• Everyday benefits that matter with a wide range of Voluntary Benefits
• Peace of mind built in with company-paid basic life insurance
• Easy access to work with onsite parking available at select locations

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve apply today YOU belong at Baystate!