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Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply. Job Summary GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Reads and interprets production sheets for assigned production work center. Under the supervision of the shift's Lead Cook, prepares food from raw state for a hotel and restaurant-style menu. Follows prescribed recipes and departmental nutritional guidelines. Tests food according to prescribed standards. Adheres to sanitation and safety procedures set by dietary department. Portions and records foods according to established standards to meet Joint Commission requirements and departmental guidelines. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods, plan work on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time. 2. Following the guidelines of the assigned work center recipes, participates in the production of a hotel/restaurant-style menu by reading and interpreting production work sheets and recipes for all food produced at the assigned production center for patients' food service. 3. Adheres to departmental safety and sanitation standards to safeguard the well-being of patients and co-workers. 4. Tests food with a thermometer and by smelling and tasting. Trained in use of rationale/whirlwind programs. 5. Portions foods according to departmental-set standards following recorded procedures for maintenance of safe temperatures during holding periods. 6. As required, may be involved in the training programs of new employees and dietetic internship learning experiences. 7. Records daily on the work centers production sheet, the amount of food prepared on the station during the assigned hours. 8. Upholds hospital and departmental policies and procedures at all times. 9. Performs other duties as assigned by the Shift Lead Cook to assure quality patient food. 10. In absence of first cook, assumes responsibility of first cook and performs all duties of first cook. Qualifications Required to read and write English in order to understand written instructions and recipes. Writing skills to record on production sheets productively accomplished on an assigned production work center; has an equivalency education of grades 9-12 and one to two years of previous hospital or institutional diversified cooking experience. SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 1. Reads and interprets production work sheets and follows hotel and restaurant-style recipes for the preparation of food produced at an assigned production work center. 2. Requires written skill to record on the production work centers production sheet the amount of productivity accomplished during the manning of the center. 3. Tests food with a thermometer and by smelling and tasting to maintain departmental standards for quality assurance and protection of patient from bacteria, chemical and physical food contamination. 4. Portions foods according to standards mandated by JCAHO and Department and assure maintenance of safe temperature to comply with federal, state and city health regulations. 5. Must possess sufficient courtesy and tact to maintain pleasant and cooperative relations with supervisors and co-workers. 6. Knows the operational and sanitizing procedures for all equipment used in producing patient food in the production area. 7. Must be able to follow the directions of the Shift Lead Cook in performing other duties as required or assigned by the Shift Lead Cook to assure quality patient food service. 8. Follows applied food service sanitation standards in maintaining the equipment and production work center during time assigned to the area. 9. May be involved in working with and training new personnel in meal portioning procedures. 10. Under the direction and supervision of shift's Lead Cook, may assist with the replenishing of inventory demands of the assembly tray line forecast distribution truck. 11. In conjunction with, and supervised by the Shift Lead Cook, contributes to the manufacturing of ethnic, blended, low sodium, low fat special needs patient meals. 12. Upholds hospital and departmental policies and procedures at all times. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in production work centers where there are physical discomforts due to noise levels from machinery operation, slippery floors, overflowing of floor drains, live steam from kettles and steamers, and caustic chemicals in an environment two stories below ground level. Required to constantly enter freezers and refrigerators with a temperature variance from -20 to +40 F. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Additional Job Description Remote Type Onsite Work Location 75 Francis Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) EEO Statement: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.