Cook

Food Service Cook

Come join the Food and Nutrition Team at Saint Mary's Hospital part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.

Schedule: Per Diem- Rotating Shift

Position Purpose:

Assists the General Manager, Purchasing Coordinator in overseeing the hot food preparation and cooking function of the department to include supervising the preparation and other production colleagues. Safely prepares and cooks a wide variety of hot food items for patient, cafeteria, Healing Grounds Café, and any special function in the foodservice operation. Maintains the cooking area and equipment in a safe, sanitary condition in accordance with department requirements.

What you will do:

• Assists the Manager, Purchasing Coordinator in the operation of the hot food service function including scheduling and monitoring of workflow and supervision of cooking personnel.
• Prepares and cooks hot food items using from scratch cooking methods and recipes, mixes and/or other convenience items, and ready to cook products.
• Assures that team is producing top quality, properly prepared and cooked, eye-appealing products at all times.
• Maintains productivity in order to meet department hot food needs as required by meal period schedules.
• Supervises the food production function and food production colleagues in the absence of the General Manager and Purchasing Coordinator.
• Responsible for any other function deemed necessary by the General Manager and/or Purchasing Coordinator in the scope of food production.

Working Conditions:

• Requires prolonged standing, walking, or other constant physical movements and frequent lifting of items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Requires caution due to working around and with hot ovens, grills, steamers, broilers, sharp equipment and going in and out of walk-in refrigerators and freezers frequently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires the knowledge normally associated with obtaining a high school diploma or GED.
• Requires three to five (3-5) years of progressively more responsible cooking related experience and at least one year of basic or occupationally specific training in cooking techniques. Some supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work from written recipes, and instructions and schedules. Requires simple math ability in order to convert recipes.
• Completion of a Certified Food Service Sanitation Course required.

Compensation and Benefits:

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $20.20- $30.30/per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.