Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Responsible for preparing residence meals in accordance with planned menus and sanitary regulations. Assist with the ordering and purchasing of food and food service supplies. Reviews dietary requirements of the residents and assists in meeting prescribed dietary restrictions.

Job Description:

Welcome to The Herrick House, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health Continuing Care. Our team provides ongoing care to individuals through our assisted living facility. Our teams of nurses, aides, food service, and environmental service employees work to create an environment that supports the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents along with their families.

Education/Experience:

Requires the knowledge and skill to prepare residence meals that are appetizing in appearance and taste and meet resident and The Herrick House expectations. Must have the ability to work within the established food budget. Requires the ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Food Service Responsibilities:

1. Prepares resident meals in accordance with planned menus, established inventories and standard recipes

2. Assists in menu planning and food preparation for special events

3. Assists with dishwashing as required

4. Assists in quarterly inventories

5. Performs daily cleaning of assigned kitchen area

6. Follows guidelines as established by Serv-Safe for food preparation

7. Wears gloves while preparing ready-to-eat foods

8. Assists in creating new recipes

9. Assists in maintaining the standard recipe file

10. Performs similar and other related duties as required

Food Delivery:

1. Ensures that food presentation is appetizing in appearance and taste

2. Ensures food is served hot

3. Maintains portion control within food service delivery to residents

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled