Cook's Assistant

• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

  • Under the direct supervision of the chef/manager, prepares, seasons and cooks food for hospital patients, employees and visitors. Assists scheduled cooking staff and learns new skills at all opportunities.

• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

  • Experience:

    • 2-3 years previous cooking experience required.
    • Experience in hospitals preferred.

  • Education and Training:

    • High school graduate or graduate of a formal technical school specializing in hotel or institutional cooking required.

  • License, Certification & Registration:

    • SERVESAFE - Servesafe Certification within 6 months of employment.

  • Other Requirements:

    • Ability to work with a wide variety of people.
    • Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to read, write and follow oral written instruction.
    • Must have the ability to quickly move from one duty to another as the needs of the department change.
    • Must be well organized and able to effectively manage multiple tasks.

Location: Berkshire Health Systems · BMC Dietary Hillcrest
Schedule: Full Time, All Shifts, 6:00 am-2:30 pm