Cook

Wingate Living; Brewster (MA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingate Living in Brewster, MA is seeking a friendly Cook to prepare and serve meals according to cycle menus. The Cook reports to the Dietary Manager and plays a key role in nourishing residents with quality food and compassionate service.

Requirements emphasize a high school diploma or equivalent, plus at least one year of food service experience in a healthcare dietary setting. Strong communication and reading of recipes, diet orders, and work assignments are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired.
• Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate with staff, residents, family, and the public.
• Ability to read and understand recipes, diet orders, and work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals according to cycle menu and monitors handling and service.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and equipment per health standards.
• Reports to the Dietary Manager and supports at other facilities during emergencies if needed.

Skills

Food service experience

Healthcare setting knowledge

Communication skills

Recipe comprehension

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your Career. Your Calling. Our Commitment to Exceptional Care.

At Wingate Living, we're more than just senior living--we're builders of lifestyles, friendships, and communities you'll be proud to be part of. As a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we offer a unique blend of healthcare and hospitality through a full continuum of premier services.

Join us, and bring your passion, expertise, and heart to a team that truly values you.

Job Purpose

Prepares and serves meals according to cycle menu; monitors methods of food handling, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning. The Cook reports directly to the Dietary Manager.

Position Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired. Have general knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving.
• Verbal and writing abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public.
• Numerical ability necessary to make various computations in keeping work records, and in recipe preparation.
• Ability to read and understand and follows recipe directions, diet orders and work assignments.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation. Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family
• Must be willing to assist at another facility for coverage or help during an emergency; travel will be reimbursed.