Cook

New England Homes for The Deaf, Inc; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance (after 1 year)

403B

8 paid holidays

Accrued 2 weeks vacation

6 PTO/Sick days

Job summary

A community organization for the Deaf seeks a motivated individual to prepare and serve meals, supervise dietary aides, and maintain kitchen cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have relevant cooking experience, be pleasant, and work a rotating schedule. Serve Safe Certification is required. Benefits include health insurance, dental coverage, and paid holidays. Join us in a supportive environment focused on serving Deaf and hard of hearing seniors.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a 2-week rotating schedule.
• Pleasant temperament is required.
• Restaurant or healthcare related cooking experience is required.
• Must be Serve Safe Certified.
• Staff must take on-site ASL and Culture classes.

Responsibilities

• Cooks/prepares meal according to menu posted in the kitchen.
• Serves meals to each resident, noting their likes and dislikes.
• Cleans cooking utensils, stove and sink after their use.
• Sweeps and damp mops kitchen and pantry floors at each shift.
• Prepares food for special diets.
• Must follow a 3-week cycle menu and read recipes.
• Prepare fancy dishes, pastries.
• Trains and supervises Diet Aides to set, clear, and wash tables.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Food Service Director.
• Must attend all mandatory in-services.

Skills

Restaurant or healthcare related cooking experience

Pleasant temperament

Ability to follow a rotating schedule

Ability to adhere to hygiene standards

Education

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

About NEHD

New England Homes for the Deaf, founded in 1901, is a life plan community that offers a continuum of care to Deaf, Deafblind, and hard of hearing seniors, including independent living, rest home, skilled nursing community, Deaf senior centers, short-term rehabilitation services, respite care services and hospice care. The New England Homes for the Deaf mission is to provide long term healthcare, housing, recreational activities and social support for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing individuals in an accessible, barrier-free, and culturally sensitive environment with optimal communication and architectural resources.

Per Diem - weekends only

Available shifts: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM or 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Cooks/prepares meal according to menu posted in the kitchen.
• Serves meals to each resident, noting their likes and dislikes.
• Cleans cooking utensils, stove and sink after their use.
• Sweeps and damp mops kitchen and pantry floors at each shift.
• Prepares food for special diets.
• Must follow a 3-week cycle menu and read recipes.
• Prepare fancy dishes, pastries.
• Trains and supervises Diet Aides to set, clear, and wash tables; wash dishes (May be expected to assume these duties in absence of Diet Aide.)
• Perform other duties as assigned by Food Service Director
• Adhere to Attendance policy.
• Must attend all mandatory in-services.
• Responsible for checking working schedules within the department when they are posted to ensure that there is daily adequate staffing for facility/residents.

Requirements

• Must be able to work a 2-week rotating schedule.
• Pleasant temperament
• Restaurant or healthcare related cooking experience is required.
• Must be Serve Safe Certified
• All staff are required to take our free, on-site ASL and Culture classes.
• White polo shirt, black slacks, and hair net or cap must be worn at all times.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance (after 1 year of employment)
• 403B
• 8 paid holidays, including your birthday
• Accrued 2 weeks vacation
• 6 PTO/Sick days

A background check report may be obtained for employment purposes. The background check may show criminal records.