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Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$17.63 - $21.85 - $27.53

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to** **Baystate Noble Hospital** **is looking for a Per Diem Cook to join our team in Westfield, MA!

Why Baystate Noble Hospital?

Baystate Noble Hospital is an 85-bed acute care community hospital helping people in the greater Westfield community and offers direct access to world-class technology, diagnostics, and specialists.

SCHEDULE:

+ Per Diem, Days

+ 1st and 2nd shift

+ Every other weekend rotation

+ *Shift Differential Offered*

**LOCATION** :

+ Baystate Noble Hospital

+ Westfield, MA

+ Onsite parking

Qualifications:

+ Experience as a dishwasher in a healthcare or restaurant setting preferred

+ Knowledge of sanitation techniques preferred

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

+ Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

+ Generous Time Off

+ Continuing education support and reimbursement

+ First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages

+ Farm Share Memberships

+ 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service.

+ Free money coach advice from a certified professional

+ Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health.

+ Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

+ Onsite parking

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY:

We offer competitive total compensation packages that include pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. Our compensation offers consider a wide range of factors including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. Compensation offers do not include our comprehensive benefits package or any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

Summary:

The applicant will have five years of proven cooking experience in a healthcare, restaurant, or other hospitality setting. The applicant will be able to produce high-quality, high-volume food for retail, catering, and patient service utilizing cook-chill equipment. Ensures appropriate cook chill and production supply levels to execute daily production needs. Ensures that processed food inventories are maintained appropriately and are commensurate with food usage levels. Responsible for daily food quantity and quality based on C-BORD generated specifics. Maintains temperature, QC, and QA logs accordingly.

Ensures the safe, sanitary, and smooth operation of all food production and cook-chill equipment.

The incumbent is expected to perform safe and sanitary food handling techniques and prepares hot and/or cold food products for assembly on the room service line following the direction of the Supervisor. Additionally, produce high-quality food for the catering and retail production areas. Must be able to learn on-the job-skills and handle periodic stressful times—line, prep, and high volume cooking skills necessary.

The applicant will know advanced cooking methods and have strong math skills. Able to meet physical demands as determined by Health Service assessment. Ability to read, write and comprehend English. Knowledge of HACCP and SERV-SAFE related food handling techniques: gloves, cutting boards, cross-contamination, ingredient quality/safety, personal and professional hygiene, temperature danger zone.

The applicant will be expected to clean and sanitize all equipment he/she is in contact with—scheduling flexibility: days, nights, alternating weekends. Being a team player in a fast-paced environment is essential

Job Responsibilities:

**1)** Safe, sanitary food handling techniques: gloves, cutting boards, cross-contamination, hygiene, temperature danger zone, ingredient quality, and safety, exact recipe adherence with zero tolerance for variation

**2)** Ensures appropriate production supply levels to execute daily production needs. Projects needs and places orders for all foods necessary for menus and production.

**3)** Ensures the safe, smooth operation of production equipment. Able to assemble and operate production equipment for proper daily use and breakdown for sanitation and safety.

**4)** Maintains temperature, QC, and QA logs as directed by HACCP, JCAHO, and DPH regulations, and Executive Chef or designee directives

**5)** Cleans and sanitizes all equipment he/she is in contact with mechanical devices, movable and stationary equipment, refrigerators, cutting boards, knives, and food service equipment

**6)** Works well under pressure: maintains composure, quality, consistency, and safety. Will assist others when business levels increase without being asked.

**7)** Team player in a fast-paced environment. Helps with production cooking, room service/line cooking as needed.

**8)** Able to work independently with little supervision. Will perform either production, prep, or line cooking functions as necessary in accordance with HACCP, JCAHO, and DPH regulations

**9)** Prepares hot and/or cold food items in an appropriate timeframe following the direction of the Supervisor. Able to work in the production area, producing high-volume, high-quality foods as a part of a team or independently.

**10)** Must speak, read, write, and understand English fluently

**11)** Supports supervisor as needed with the day-to-day operation of production service areas; performs opening and closing duties as assigned the following checklist

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply with your resume today – YOU belong at Baystate!

Education:

Non-Graduate (Required)

Certifications:

ServSave Food Handlers Certified - ServSafe National Restaurant AssociationServSafe National Restaurant AssociationServSafe National Restaurant Association

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate 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, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.