Signature Healthcare is Southeastern Massachusetts’ premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services. We are comprised of the award-winning not-for-profit Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital; Signature Medical Group (SMG), a multi-specialty physician group of more than 150 physicians practicing in 18 ambulatory locations. We believe our distinctive Signature Healthcare team approach is the way healthcare should be: medical professionals across many locations communicating and collaborating, taking advantage of technologies and resources to make a difference in the lives and health of our patients.
Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Chef, or the First Cook, prepares a wide variety of food items for patients, cafeteria meals and special functions.
Location: 680 Centre Street, Brockton, MA
Department: Food Service, Dietary
This is a full-time 40 hour/ week position
Responsibilities:
Working according to daily production sheets, sets-up and prepares food supplies and equipment required. Following or modifying recipes on file, uses a variety of methods, including broiling, boiling, grilling, baking, frying, to prepare food items. As necessary, prepares food in advance to meet next days production schedule. Returns food supplies to refrigerator. Assists in determining the use of excess cooked food. Performs light cleaning duties including work area, equipment or special areas as assigned. Required to follow proper sanitation and safety procedures in performing assigned duties. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.1. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
 2. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned
BASIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/APTITUDE/EXPERIENCE:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be able to reasonably make appropriate judgment in communications and actions with patient, physicians, other associates, outside agencies, and vendors. Must have demonstrated knowledge of basic cooking techniques in preparation of sauces, gravies and recipe conversions
Education/Experience/Licenses/Technical/Other:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred Experience: 1 - 2 years’ experience in quantity cooking. Certification/Licensure: Software/Hardware: Other: