Cook, Full-time (Health Care)

Cook Full-Time
About Hopedale Medical Complex For more than 70 years, Hopedale Medical Complex has provided exceptional, patient-centered healthcare close to home. We are an independent, nonprofit Critical Access Hospital rooted in a small-town communitybut the scope of care we provide is anything but small. What makes HMC special is the relationship between our patients, physicians, and care teams. Many of our physicians provide both primary care and general surgical services, creating a continuity of care and personal connection that is increasingly rare in healthcare. Our patients are our neighbors, friends, and families, and many have trusted HMC with their care for generations. From our 25-bed hospital, 24-hour Emergency Department, ICU, and four operating rooms to primary and specialty care, advanced surgical services, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, long-term care, senior living, and wellness services, HMC provides the capabilities of a larger health system with the personal connection of community healthcare. Join the Hopedale Medical Complex Team!
Hopedale Medical Complex is looking for a dedicated Full-Time Cook to join our Food Services team. In this role, you'll prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for hospital patients, nursing home residents, assisted living residents, employees, and guests while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service.
If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and take pride in preparing delicious meals, we'd love to have you on our team!
Excellent benefits health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance

• Quality childcare conveniently located on campus
• Starting pay: $17.00 per hour

The Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving a variety of hot and cold food items according to standardized recipes, physician-ordered diets, and established food safety guidelines. This position supports meal service for breakfast, lunch, dinner, catering events, and other special functions while ensuring quality, presentation, sanitation, and customer satisfaction.
Prepare and present high-quality meals according to menus, recipes, and therapeutic diet requirements.
Prepare, season, cook, portion, and serve soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other menu items.
Ensure food is prepared safely while maintaining appropriate temperatures throughout preparation and service.
Assist with meal preparation, tray line, food service, and kitchen cleanup.
Monitor food quality, freshness, and presentation.
Ensure adequate food and supplies are available to meet planned menu needs.
Maintain compliance with all sanitation, infection prevention, HACCP, and food safety standards.
Properly clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, food preparation areas, and workstations.
Work collaboratively with dietary team members to provide exceptional service to patients, residents, visitors, and staff.
Assist with catered events and special meal functions as needed.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous cooking or institutional food service experience preferred.
Food Handler Certification preferred but not required.
Working knowledge of food preparation techniques and commercial kitchen equipment.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention practices.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Dependable, flexible, and committed to providing quality service.
At Hopedale Medical Complex, our Food Services team plays an essential role in supporting the health and recovery of our patients and residents. Hopedale Medical Complex tests for both illegal and legal substances, including cannabis (THC). If you have a passion for cooking and serving others, apply today and become part of the Hopedale Medical Complex team!
17-18 Hourly Wage