Weekend Cook- High Pointe House

Tufts Medicine

Haverhill, MA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$18.81–$23.51 Per Hour

SKILLS

Butcher, Catering Services, Consulting, Cook Dishes, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Services, Frozen Foods, Healthcare, Hospital, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Leadership, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Manual Dexterity, Medicine, Nutrition Therapy, Philosophy, Physical Demands, Quality Monitoring, Recipe Development, Record Keeping, Regulations, Retail, Sanitation, ServSafe Certification, Team Player, Waitressing

LOCATION

Haverhill, MA

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Overview

Under general supervision, this position prepares meals for staff and visitors using the Hospital's standards of accuracy, quantity, appearance and quality. This position is responsible to accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Special/Catered Events) in all areas of food production (Patient, Retail and Catering).

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. One (1) year of related experience in a food services environment or restaurant.

Location: High Pointe House- Haverhill MA

Hours: Part Time, 24 hours- Saturday and Sunday and some hours during the business week!

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Training in an apprenticeship program, vocation, or cooking school.

2. High School diploma or equivalent.

3. ServSafe certification.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Followings the menu prepares and cooks food for all regular and modified diet meals assuring quantity, quality and timeliness of the meals according to designated recipes and daily production sheets.

2. Practices accepted HACCP food a production and food handling principles. Utilizes hairnet, gloves, apron, etc. to optimize infection control and cleanliness per regulations.

3. Reviews menus and prepares any food items that can be prepared in advance and stores appropriately.

4. Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food items for consumption in eating establishments.

5. Prepares foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use.

6. Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.

7. Opens and closes kitchen. Ensures the uninterrupted supply of food to the service area, planning and preparing ahead for menu substitutions as necessary in consultation with department leadership.

8. Monitors quality of food, alerting Manager of foods which appear substandard or spoiled.

9. Ensures proper storage of frozen and refrigerated food items, including labeling dating and marking of all prepared items according to department and HACCP standards.

10. Assures food is properly stored after each meal and consults with leadership on the use of leftovers, substitutions, and the next day's menu.

11. Cleans and/or oversees cleaning and sanitation of work area, kitchen, supply rooms, freezers, and food preparation equipment.

12. Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment

13. Reports problems concerning spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies and other unusual conditions such as unsafe equipment or any other unsafe conditions.

14. May perform a variety of routine manual tasks, such as loading and unloading and storing groceries, floor sweeping, cleaning.

15. May produce food and serve customers at an a la carte or may operate a grill station.

Physical Requirements:

1. Standing and walking for 95% of the day, straining and lifting approximately 30lbs., pushing loaded carts (approximately 400lbs.).

2. Requires manual dexterity to handle money, work cash register, preparing food,

3. Exposure to infectious diseases due to interacting with sick patients

4. Possible exposure hazardous chemicals due to cleaning and sanitation.

5. Exposure to heat, cold, steam, chemicals and hot equipment.

6. Frequent exposure to garbage and trash.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Ability to read, write, and adjust recipes, measure ingredients, and cook large quantities of food as well as individual portions.

2. Understanding of HAACP food safety standards including sanitary food handling principles to minimize potential for food borne illness.

3. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, patient care team and employees.

4. Familiarity with therapeutic diets

5. Ability to operate simple mechanical devices such as coffee urn, dish machine, slicer, trash compactor.

6. Ability to use a knife for slicing, cutting, dicing.

What We Offer

Competitive salaries & benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one
403(b) retirement with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunities for career growth

About Care at Home:

Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and technology and service innovators can all work together. So that clinicians can deliver expert care where it's needed most and so that we can bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time.

About Tufts Medicine

A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system - we're a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you'll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family's well-being.

Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range:

$18.81 - $23.51

About the Company

Tufts Medicine

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