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Cook Senior

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - MEI
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
800 Huntington Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 15, 2025
Serves as team lead and assists with preparing, seasoning, and cooking a wide variety of simple pastries/breads, sandwiches, salads, fruits, and other food items in accordance with prescribed recipes using a full range of cooking methods; tests foods being cooked for quality.Receives food ingredients and supplies from pantry as required for daily operations. Reviews production schedule to determine food requirements including variety and quantity of food for preparation and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience Working as a cook 1-2 years required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies. - Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods. - Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards. - Organizing and coordinating skills. - Ability to accept receipt of goods and supplies. - Record inventory and/or order stock. - Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control. - Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions. - Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment. - Completes production sheets and other records as required. - Required to prepare special diets according to prescribed standards. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Occasionally (3-33%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Occasionally (3-33%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.