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Time Type:

Full time

Department:

Food Service

All Locations:

143 Addison Street

Position Summary:

Join our Food Services Team! We are looking for a Prep Cook who will be responsible for preparing and assembling fresh, nutritious meals for partiicpants in our Neighborhood PACE program..HS Diploma/GED required. Healthcare cooking experience preferred. Prepare cold menu items for elderly participants. Work on meal production line. Read, write and be able to communicate in English. Strong knife skills and ability to work well with others.

• Arrives on time for shift in uniform.
• Works with other staff in a collaborative way.
• Works well when unsupervised.
• Can move from one assignment to another (multitask)
• Gather product for production and follow prep instructions or recipe.
• Completes production list or communicates issues if unable to do so.
• Cover shifts when department need arises.
• Dates and Labels all food products accurately.
• Follows food and physical safety guidelines while working in kitchen.
• Timeliness of meal production is met
• Inquires, listens willingly, seeks assistance when necessary, to understand patients, internal and external customers, vendors and other EBNHC staff in order to meet their specific, and attainable, needs 100% of the time.
• Maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
• Promote a sense of “team work” through demonstration of self-
• direction and self-motivation. Solve problems independently or knows when to seek consultation.
• Displays outstanding customer service skills when interacting with all EBNHC customers according to the ACE model.

EDUCATION: HS Diploma/GED Required.

EXPERIENCE: Healthcare cooking experience and or culinary school graduate with serv-safe certificate

SKILLS/ABILITIES: Read, write and be able to communicate in English. Strong knife skills and ability to work well with others.

Hourly rate: $21.00 up to $30.00 an hour based on experience.

EEO & Accommodation Statement:

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail toHRrecruit@NeighborHealth.com or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request

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