Cook

Requisition Number: 12231

Pay Range: $20.48 - $32.77 per hour

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital 

Category: Service and Trade

Department: Food Service CH

Job Type: Per Diem On Call

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

Work Schedule: Various Shifts

Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 4hr or 8hr

6:30am-3pm, 7am-3:30pm, 10:30am-7pm, 3pm-7pm or 4pm-7pm

Hours/Week: Varied

Yes

Holiday Requirements: Yes

On Call Requirements: yes

Department Description

The Food Services department at Cambridge Health Alliance is committed to nourishing our patients, staff, and visitors with delicious, healthy, and high-quality meals. Our team prepares and serves a variety of fresh, nutritious food designed to meet diverse dietary needs and support patient recovery and wellness. We adhere to the highest standards of food safety and sanitation to ensure every meal contributes to a positive and healing experience.

Summary

The Cook plans and performs a large scale quantity cooking which can include meats, vegetables, fish, hot and cold salads, soups, sauces, gravies, eggs, cakes desserts and breads, using a variety of preparation and cooking methods. The cook may also supervise and performs duties less skilled in nature, relating to food preparation and storage, such as cleaning and sanitizing work stations, food preparation equipment, and food storage equipment such as coolers or racks.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Prior food service experience is necessary. 

A two-year experience in quantity food production preferred.

Must be able to follow standardized written recipes.

Must have knowledge/training in the usage of food production equipment.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. 

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.