Cook III

We are seeking a full time Cook to work in our Main Campus Kitchen!

Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, grill, broil and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner , and Special/Catered Events. This includes all areas of food production –Patient, Retail and Catering. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Hospital / Department may identify other responsibilities of the position as needed.

Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week

1st and 2nd shifts - varied hours

5:30am - 8:30pm shift availability required

Every other weekend and every other holiday shifts required

Location: Main Campus Kitchen

Job Duties:

• Reads food order or receives verbal instructions on food required by patron , and prepares and cooks food according to instructions.

• Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment and must follow all Hospital / Department and regulatory rules and procedures.

• Complies with all Hospital and department HACCP policies and procedures.

• Prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.

• May produce some batch goods using basic cooking techniques for café service.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule

• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).

• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds

• Able to adapt to the needs of the department on short notice.
  

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience

• Culinary production experience

• ServSafe Certification
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries & benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits that start on day one!

• 403(b) retirement with company match

• Tuition reimbursement

• Free on-campus parking
  

About Lowell General Hospital:

Lowell General Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Greater Lowell area and surrounding communities. With two primary campuses located in Lowell, Massachusetts, we are the second-largest community hospital in Massachusetts. We have the latest state-of-the-art technology and a full range of medical and surgical services for patients, from newborns to seniors.