Cook - Join the Team!

Brown University Health is a premier healthcare institution committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a culture rooted in the core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. As a key player in the Rhode Island healthcare community, Brown University Health offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where employees are inspired to embody these values in every aspect of their professional duties. The organization prioritizes collaboration, patient and community focus, and integrity through its core Success Factors, which guide employees in building trust, valuing diversity, and effectively working together to achieve shared goals. Brown University Health's dedication to excellence is reflected in its focus on quality, safety, and innovation, making it an employer of choice for those seeking meaningful careers in healthcare and service-oriented roles. The role of Production Cook at The Miriam Hospital, part of Brown University Health, is essential in supporting the dietary and nutritional needs of patients, visitors, and staff. This position is a full-time role with day shifts from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including every other weekend and holiday, ensuring consistent and reliable food service operations. The pay range for this role is competitive, offering from $17.69 to $27.90 per hour, reflecting the importance of skilled culinary staff within the healthcare setting. As a Production Cook, you will work under the direction of the production manager or chef to prepare all food items according to standardized recipes and production schedules. Precision, consistency, and adherence to food safety protocols such as HACCP are critical components of this role. Responsibilities include preparing a wide variety of foods including soups, hot entrees, baked goods, cold items, and garde manger work. You will also have opportunities to contribute to other departmental areas and support functions as needed, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork. Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized work environment is paramount to this role, and you will be expected to follow all safety and sanitation standards rigorously. In addition to food preparation, you will be tasked with quality control measures, including checking food daily to ensure freshness and wholesomeness, managing inventory by alerting supervisors of low stock, and assisting in the upkeep of refrigeration units. Interpersonal skills are equally important as you will interact with internal and external customers with professionalism and a pleasant demeanor. Leadership elements are present in this position, as supervision of dietary aides or volunteers on specific projects may be required, providing an opportunity to demonstrate management capabilities and promote a positive team atmosphere. Overall, the Production Cook position at Brown University Health offers a rewarding career path within a reputable institution dedicated to quality and service excellence. This role is ideal for experienced cooks who thrive in institutional food service environments and are committed to upholding high standards of food safety, quality, and customer service.

• Must be able to perform simple mathematical recipe conversions
• Must have five years experience in an institutional food service environment or comparable experience
• Ability to supervise dietary aides or volunteers on assigned projects
• Availability to work 8-hour day shifts from 11:00am-7:30pm including every other weekend and holiday
• Must follow all HACCP food safety protocols
• Must report to work in proper uniform
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitary work station
• No driving required