Cook, Assistant
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Responsible for assisting in preparing and cooking food items in specific sections or stations within the kitchen.
Job description
Job Summary
Responsible for assisting in preparing and cooking food items in specific sections or stations within the kitchen.
Essential Functions
- Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards.
- Assist at a specific station or section within the kitchen, such as grill, sauté, pantry, or pastry.
- Utilize a variety of cooking techniques, such as grilling, frying, baking, roasting, and sautéing, to prepare dishes.
- Assist in the execution of menu items, ensuring that dishes are prepared accurately, consistently, and with attention to detail.
- Follow proper food safety and sanitation practices to ensure a clean and hygienic working environment.
- Keep workstations, equipment, and utensils clean, organized, and sanitized.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Culinary Arts preferred. Experience in lieu of a degree accepted. Line Cook or Related Experience 1-2 years preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of various cooking methods, knife skills, seasoning, and flavor profiles.
- Understanding of food safety principles, including proper food handling, storage, temperature control, and hygiene practices.
- Ability to work efficiently and manage time effectively.
- Good communication skills for working in a team-oriented kitchen environment.
- Ability to handle the physical demands of the job, including lifting heavy objects and working with kitchen equipment.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, handle high-pressure situations, and solve problems on the spot.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma in Culinary Arts preferred
- Line Cook or Related Experience 1-2 years preferred
- Knowledge of various cooking methods, knife skills, seasoning, and flavor profiles
- Understanding of food safety principles including food handling, storage, temperature control, and hygiene
- Ability to work efficiently and manage time effectively
- Good communication skills for a team-oriented kitchen environment
- Ability to handle physical demands including lifting heavy objects
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and solve problems on the spot
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.