Prep Cook
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm w/ every other weekend. Performs a wide variety of food preparation and service duties as well as health and cleanliness.
Job description
Job Summary
Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm w/ every other weekend. Performs a wide variety of food preparation and service duties as well as health and cleanliness.
Essential Functions
- Aid cooks in preparing meals and plating food as requested by the chef or other supervising employee.
- Prepare simple meals such as salads or desserts.
- Help cooks with food preparation duties for the day by cutting, peeling, or slicing as needed.
- Greet and take customer orders, remember special requests, and deliver food in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service with a positive demeanor when dealing with restaurant patrons, fielding all complaints promptly, answering questions, and making meal suggestions when asked.
- Assist with cleaning the restaurant and dining area by picking up trash, clearing and washing plates and dishes, and wiping down tables as needed.
- Adhere to food safety standards at all times, making sure that all food is free of contaminants and pathogens that might make customers sick.
- Clean pots, pans, and any other dishes in the kitchen as needed, adhering to safety and sanitation standards at all times.
Qualifications
Education: Some High School Completed required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes. Experience: experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of role 0-1 year required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
- Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
- Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
- Knowledge of food service lines set-up and temperature requirements.
- Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
- Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
Requirements
- Some High School Completed required
- Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of role 0-1 year required
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control
- Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
- Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies
- Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects
- Knowledge of food service lines set-up and temperature requirements
- Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods
- Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards
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.