Cook
Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital – Per Diem / On Call – Union: CH Laborers 380
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.
About the Role
The Cook plans and performs 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 perform 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 like coolers or racks.
Schedule
- Various shifts: 6:30am–3pm, 7am–3:30pm, 10:30am–7pm, 3pm–7pm, or 4pm–7pm
- Shift lengths: 4 or 8 hours
- Hours per week: Varied
- Weekend, holiday, and on-call requirements: Yes
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- Prior food service experience necessary
- 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
Pay
Pay range varies based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.