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Cook, Per Diem

Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge
Cambridge, MA Per Diem
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Summary Serves as team lead and assists with preparing, seasoning, and cooking a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes, and other food items. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Receives food ingredients and supplies from main kitchen and 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. -Prepares and displays a wide variety of foods such as vegetables, fruits, meats, soups, salads, simple pastries/breads and cereals in accordance with prescribed recipes using a full range of cooking methods; tests foods being cooked for quality. -Completes production sheets and other records as required. -Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment. -Caters special events as required. -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. -Required to prepare special diets according to prescribed standards. -Record inventory and/or order stock.

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience experience working as a cook 5-7 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. - Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies. - Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls and/or other baked goods. - 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. - Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.

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%)


  • The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation 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.
    SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. SRN takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in coming to or participating in the interview process, please let us know.

     

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