It takes a lot of very smart, hard-working and talented people to provide the level of care that we give to our patients. Tufts Medical Center is an internationally respected academic medical center and we pride ourselves not only on the sophistication of the care we deliver, but the compassionate way in which we provide it. And that starts with our employees.

Under general supervision, this position prepares meals for staff and visitors using the Hospital's standards of accuracy, quantity, appearance and quality.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Following the menu prepares and cooks food for all regular and modified diet meals assuring quantity, quality and timeliness of the meals according to designated recipes and daily production sheets.
• Responsible for the uninterrupted supply of food to the service area, planning and preparing ahead for menu substitutions as necessary in consultation with Production Manager/Executive Chef.
• Monitors quality of food, alerting Manager of foods which appear substandard or spoiled.
• Assures food is properly stored after each meal and consults with Manager on the use of leftovers, substitutions, and the next days menu.
• Cleans and/or oversees cleaning of work area and equipment such as broiler, stoves, kettles, bain marie and etc.
• Prepares food for special functions or requisitions.
• Completes production sheets as assigned.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the Production Manager or manager on duty, e.g., cold preparation, grille work, etc.
• Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment
• Performs other similar job related duties as required or directed.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to read and adjust recipes, measure ingredients, and cook large quantities of food as well as individual portions.
• Ability to apply sanitary food handling principles to minimize potential for food borne illness.
• Ability to stand, walk and endure heat most of the day.
• Ability to lift and transfer hot pans of food weighing up to 50lbs.

EDUCATION:

• Training in an apprenticeship program, vocational or cooking school.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above, may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Food preparation environment with constant exposure to unpleasant conditions such as heat, etc. Works in a limited workspace.
• Frequent exposure to falls from wet greasy floors; burns; and cuts from sharp equipment and utensils.
• Minimal contact with employees outside the department.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

COVID-19 POLICY:

Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at Tufts Medical Center, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.