Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us! JOB TYPE: Full-time SHIFT : 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM LOCATION: Tewksbury Hospital, in Tewksbury, MA JOB ID ...
Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us! JOB TYPE: Full-time SHIFT : 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM LOCATION: Tewksbury Hospital, in Tewksbury, MA JOB ID ...
Cook (Breakfast/Lunch) - Tewksbury Hospital
Tewksbury, MA · On-site
$22.22/hr
Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us! JOB TYPE: Full-time SHIFT : 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM LOCATION: Tewksbury Hospital, in Tewksbury, MA JOB ID ...
Cook (Breakfast/Lunch) - Tewksbury Hospital
Tewksbury, MA · On-site
$22.22/hr
Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us! JOB TYPE: Full-time SHIFT : 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM LOCATION: Tewksbury Hospital, in Tewksbury, MA JOB ID ...
Cook
$18 - $22/hr
Cook This part-time Cook position supports a hospital-based kitchen by preparing and cooking food according to established recipes and standards. You will work approximately 20 hours per week on a ...
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Cook
$18 - $22/hr
Cook This part-time Cook position supports a hospital-based kitchen by preparing and cooking food according to established recipes and standards. You will work approximately 20 hours per week on a ...
Cook
Malden, MA · On-site
$20.81 - $24.85/hr
Slated to open in early 2026, this hospital is designed to address the growing need for high-quality behavioral health services in the region. Under general direction, our Cooks implement menus and ...
Cook
Malden, MA · On-site
$20.81 - $24.85/hr
Slated to open in early 2026, this hospital is designed to address the growing need for high-quality behavioral health services in the region. Under general direction, our Cooks implement menus and ...
Cook
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$19.68 - $26.49/hr
... Hospital patients and Cafeteria following standardized recipes. 5. Prepares soup, sauces, and ... Follows tally for batch cooking of temperature-sensitive items. 10. Uses waste logs to record all ...
Cook
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$19.68 - $26.49/hr
... Hospital patients and Cafeteria following standardized recipes. 5. Prepares soup, sauces, and ... Follows tally for batch cooking of temperature-sensitive items. 10. Uses waste logs to record all ...
Cook
Milton, MA · On-site
$15 - $20/hr
Cook Job Reference Number: 41475 Employment Type: Part-Time , Onsite Segment: Healthcare Brand ... Cura serves hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. We guarantee ...
Cook
Milton, MA · On-site
$15 - $20/hr
Cook Job Reference Number: 41475 Employment Type: Part-Time , Onsite Segment: Healthcare Brand ... Cura serves hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. We guarantee ...
Cook
Milton, MA · On-site
$15 - $20/hr
Cook Job Reference Number: 41475 Employment Type: Part-Time , Onsite Segment: Healthcare Brand ... Cura serves hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. We guarantee ...
Cook
Milton, MA · On-site
$15 - $20/hr
Cook Job Reference Number: 41475 Employment Type: Part-Time , Onsite Segment: Healthcare Brand ... Cura serves hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. We guarantee ...
Cook 40 Hours
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$19.68 - $26.49/hr
Prepares vegetables and/or main entrees for Mount Auburn Hospital patients and Cafeteria following ... Tests cooked food by taste, temperature, smell, and appearance. Backs patient try line on grill ...
Cook 40 Hours
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$19.68 - $26.49/hr
Prepares vegetables and/or main entrees for Mount Auburn Hospital patients and Cafeteria following ... Tests cooked food by taste, temperature, smell, and appearance. Backs patient try line on grill ...
Cook
Wenham, MA · On-site
$14.50 - $19.50/hr
Experience is a plus in a Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, or College desired but the ... LINE AND PREP COOKS: Prepare and present DELICIOUS meals and IMPRESSIVE presentations following our ...
Cook
Wenham, MA · On-site
$14.50 - $19.50/hr
Experience is a plus in a Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, or College desired but the ... LINE AND PREP COOKS: Prepare and present DELICIOUS meals and IMPRESSIVE presentations following our ...
Cook
Malden, MA · On-site
$21 - $22/hr
... and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed ... Cook Location: Malden, MA Hours Per Week: Full Time Pay Rate: $21.00-$22.00/hr Pay Frequency:
Cook
Malden, MA · On-site
$21 - $22/hr
... and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed ... Cook Location: Malden, MA Hours Per Week: Full Time Pay Rate: $21.00-$22.00/hr Pay Frequency:
Cook
Chestnut Hill, MA · On-site
$26/hr
... and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed ... Cook Location: Chestnut Hill, MA Hours Per Week: Full Time Starting Pay Rate: $26.00/hr Pay ...
Cook
Chestnut Hill, MA · On-site
$26/hr
... and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed ... Cook Location: Chestnut Hill, MA Hours Per Week: Full Time Starting Pay Rate: $26.00/hr Pay ...
Cook
Brighton, MA · On-site
$21 - $23/hr
... and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed ... Cook Location: Boston, MA Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-2:30pm Hours Per Week: Full Time ...
Cook
Brighton, MA · On-site
$21 - $23/hr
... and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed ... Cook Location: Boston, MA Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-2:30pm Hours Per Week: Full Time ...
Cook
West Roxbury, MA · On-site
$21/hr
... and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed ... Cook Location: West Roxbury, MA Hours Per Week: Full Time Starting Pay Rate: $21.00/hr Pay ...
Cook
West Roxbury, MA · On-site
$21/hr
... and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed ... Cook Location: West Roxbury, MA Hours Per Week: Full Time Starting Pay Rate: $21.00/hr Pay ...
Cook
Braintree, MA · On-site
$22/hr
... and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed ... Cook City/State: Braintree, MA Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday Hours Per Week: 40 Pay Rate: $22.00/hr ...
Cook
Braintree, MA · On-site
$22/hr
... and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed ... Cook City/State: Braintree, MA Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday Hours Per Week: 40 Pay Rate: $22.00/hr ...
Cook
$18.56 - $27.58/hr
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of ... Prepare and cook daily menu items, specials, and catering orders as assigned * Follow standardized ...
Cook
$18.56 - $27.58/hr
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of ... Prepare and cook daily menu items, specials, and catering orders as assigned * Follow standardized ...
Cook
Milton, MA · On-site
$17/hr
As a cook for Cura Hospitality, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, efficient ... Cura serves hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. We guarantee ...
Cook
Milton, MA · On-site
$17/hr
As a cook for Cura Hospitality, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, efficient ... Cura serves hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. We guarantee ...
Cook
Jamaica Plain, MA · On-site
$18.56 - $27.58/hr
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of ... Prepare and cook daily menu items, specials, and catering orders as assigned * Follow standardized ...
Cook
Jamaica Plain, MA · On-site
$18.56 - $27.58/hr
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of ... Prepare and cook daily menu items, specials, and catering orders as assigned * Follow standardized ...
Cook
Milton, MA · On-site
$19.68 - $26.49/hr
Beth Israel Milton is currently seeking a Per Diem Cook. Under the direction of the Chef, assists ... Accountable for abiding by all departmental, infection control, safety, and all hospital policies ...
Cook
Milton, MA · On-site
$19.68 - $26.49/hr
Beth Israel Milton is currently seeking a Per Diem Cook. Under the direction of the Chef, assists ... Accountable for abiding by all departmental, infection control, safety, and all hospital policies ...
Cook
Danvers, MA · On-site
$24 - $26/hr
... and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed ... Cook Location: Danvers, MA Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 3:00 pm Hours Per Week ...
Cook
Danvers, MA · On-site
$24 - $26/hr
... and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed ... Cook Location: Danvers, MA Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 3:00 pm Hours Per Week ...
Cook
Westford, MA · On-site
$24 - $25/hr
Cook Job Reference Number: 40959 Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite Segment: Dining & Events Brand ... Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity * Discount Program
Cook
Westford, MA · On-site
$24 - $25/hr
Cook Job Reference Number: 40959 Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite Segment: Dining & Events Brand ... Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity * Discount Program
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What is a hospital cook?
The responsibilities of a hospital cook are similar to those of a chef working in any restaurant. However, strict adherence to nutritional requirements and healthcare plans are essential for all patients. As a hospital cook, your duties include working in a cafeteria and helping craft a menu that caters to various dietary requirements. You complete food preparation each morning and determine each meal plan, with help from doctors and nurses. You proportion meals onto trays based on provided instructions and ensure meals are delivered on time so that patients can take their medications. You also ensure that produce and other foods are rotated in a timely fashion to ensure freshness.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hospital cook, and why are they important?
What are some common challenges hospital cooks face when preparing meals for patients with diverse dietary needs?
What is the difference between Hospital Cook vs Hospital Dietary Aide?
| Aspect | Hospital Cook | Hospital Dietary Aide |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Food safety certification, culinary training | Food safety training, basic dietary knowledge |
| Work Environment | Kitchen, food prep areas | Dining areas, patient rooms, food service stations |
| Job Responsibilities | Preparing meals, menu planning, cooking | Serving meals, assisting with food distribution, cleaning |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Hospitals, healthcare facilities | Hospitals, long-term care, healthcare settings |
Hospital Cooks focus on preparing and cooking meals according to dietary guidelines, requiring culinary skills and certifications. Dietary Aides assist with meal service and patient food distribution, often with less emphasis on cooking. Both roles are essential in hospital food service but differ mainly in responsibilities and skill requirements.
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$22.22/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
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Job description
As a Cook on our team, you'll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you'll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation - experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. At Aramark, we care about your health, so we have production guidelines and safety procedures in place to help you do what you love. Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us!
JOB TYPE: Full-time
SHIFT: 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM
LOCATION: Tewksbury Hospital, in Tewksbury, MA
JOB ID: 655402
COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $22.22 to $22.22. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.
BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation
There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
- Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
- Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
- Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
- Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
- Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives
- Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
- Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
- Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
- Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
- Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
- Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
- Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
- Ensures security of company assets
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
- Experience as a cook or in a related role required
- Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
- Must be able to acquire food safety certification
- Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
- Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Industry
Hospitality services and facilities support services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
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