Come join the Food & Nutrition team at Mercy Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.
Position Purpose:
The Second Cook prepares and cooks a wide variety of hot food items for patient, cafeteria, Café 299, and special function foodservice. Maintains the cooking area and equipment in a safe, sanitary condition in accordance with department requirements
What you will do:
Prepares and cooks hot food items using from scratch cooking methods, mixes and/or other convenience items, and ready to cook products.Utilizes approved recipes and instructions to prepare and cook regular (house) and a variety of modified diet items.Assures that top quality, properly prepared, eye appealing products are produced at all times.Maintains productivity in order to meet department hot food needs as required by meal period schedules.Cleans and sanitizes all cooking areas and equipment as instructed and as needed to meet department sanitation requirements.Uses safe food handling procedures at all times to ensure food wholesomeness including maintaining safe temperatures and maintaining proper food storage to ensure that cross contamination doesn’t result.Maintains proper organization of all food prep, cooking, and refrigerated storage areas to ensure optimal effectiveness of work processes.Working Conditions:
Requires prolonged standing, walking, or other constant physical movements.Requires frequent lifting of items weighing up to 50 lbs. and continual working around and with hot ovens, grills, steamers, broilers, etc.Requires working with knives and electric slicers, mixers, and grinders.Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to work from written recipes, instructions and schedules. Simple math ability necessary in order to convert recipes. Working knowledge of ovens, mixers, and other kitchen equipment.Completion of a Certified /Food Service Sanitation Course preferred.Requires a minimum of six months but less than one year in this or a related job.Position Highlights and Benefits
Per Diem- Rotating ShiftOur Mission and Core ValuesCareer growth and advancement potentialAward-winning Patient Access DepartmentMinistry/Facility Information
Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.