Cook - Weekend Shift

Cook

Join our culinary team and play an important role in creating high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking menu items with consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation. This role collaborates closely with kitchen team members to ensure exceptional food service and a positive dining experience.

Essential Functions:

Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes, portion sizes, presentation guidelines, and quality standards.

Independently manage an assigned kitchen station (such as grill, saut, pantry, fryer, or pastry), ensuring efficient workflow and timely meal preparation.

Utilize a variety of cooking techniques, including grilling, roasting, baking, sauting, frying, and steaming, to prepare menu items.

Ensure all dishes are prepared accurately, consistently, and in accordance with established recipes and production schedules.

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation while following all food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards.

Monitor ingredient levels within assigned station, communicate inventory needs, and assist with stocking and replenishment.

Properly store, label, rotate, and handle food items using FIFO (First In, First Out) and established food safety practices.

Inspect ingredients and finished products to ensure freshness, quality, and compliance with department standards.

Work collaboratively with chefs, cooks, and other team members to maintain efficient kitchen operations during peak service periods.

Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas in accordance with safety and sanitation guidelines.

Follow all organizational policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience:

Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, or institutional food service environment preferred. Experience preparing food in a high-volume setting is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of food preparation techniques and safe food handling practices. Understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing demands. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift, carry, and move food, supplies, and equipment as needed.

Additional Job Details (if applicable): This role is per diem, 6am-230pm Monday-Friday + every other weekend.

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 267 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $18.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Mass General Brigham