Responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving food for assigned stations in a fast-paced food service environment.
Supports daily production needs by assisting with ingredient prep, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a safe and sanitary workspace.
May assist with customer service and cash handling as needed.
Essential Functions
- Prepare and set up assigned food service station for daily operations
- Cook and prepare menu items according to standardized recipes and production guidelines
- Maintain proper portion control, food quality, and presentation standards
- Assist with ingredient preparation and support additional stations as needed
- Serve customers and support meal service operations
- Monitor and maintain proper food holding temperatures
- Record production data for inventory control and forecasting
- Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment in compliance with safety regulations
- Follow all departmental, state, and federal food safety and sanitation standards
- Assist with special functions, including preparation, setup, and delivery
- Restock supplies and prepare station for the following day
- Handle cash transactions in accordance with established procedures (if assigned)
Additional Skills & Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform basic mathematical calculations
- Ability to understand and follow simple verbal and written instructions
- 3-6 months of related food service or culinary experience preferred
- Ability to read and interpret production sheets, task lists, and function sheets
- Ability to follow recipes accurately, including measuring and preparing ingredients
- Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, especially for grilled and fried foods
- Ability to safely and effectively operate food service equipment (e.g., ovens, fryers, grills, slicers, steamers, scales)
- Ability to monitor inventory levels and adjust production needs accordingly
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to work independently within established guidelines
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with customers and team members
- Ability to perform light to heavy manual tasks, including transporting supplies and food items
Working Conditions
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking (up to 90% of the workday)
- Frequent pushing, pulling, and lifting of equipment and supplies (approximately 30% of duties)
- Exposure to varying temperatures, including hot and cold environments
- Exposure to noise from kitchen equipment and busy service areas
- Potential exposure to equipment-related hazards (e.g., slicers, cooking equipment, cleaning agents) with required adherence to safety protocols
- Highschool preferred
Minimum Starting Pay $17.71
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
$17.71 - $24.28
Jun 28, 2026